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because they needed a way to shorten time from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

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Q: Why was the US so intent on building the panama canal?
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Did the US succeed with building the Panama Canal?

yes


What year did the US end building the panama canal?

After ten years of construction, the Panama Canal was completed in 1914.


Where was the us other option when building the panama canal?

Russia


Who was president of the US during the building of the panama canal?

Theodore Roosevelt


Why was the US so intent building the Panama Canal?

Because Teddy Roosevelt wanted to connect the Pacific and Atlantic ocean so that it would be easier to trade with other countries and people.


Who 2 countries worked on building panama canal?

France and the USA


Why did the US return the canal to Panama?

Because it was called the Panama Canal


What is the canal that connects the atlantic and pacific oceans in central america?

Panama. The canal is the Panama Canal, built by the US between 1904 and 1914.


What was the name of the waterway constructed by people in Panama?

It is the Panama Canal. It was originally built by the US. However Panama just completed a major improvement of the canal.


Who did the US purchase the Panama Canal from?

The US purchased the Panama Canal from France in 1903 for $40 million.


Who bought the Panama Canal from the US?

panama


Who was president when the us negotiated a treaty that led to the building of the panama canal?

OBAMA.............. NO JUST KIDDING it was Roosevelt