Technological Achievements - Canals
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Technological Achievements - Canals
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REVIEWO Imperialism – Political & economic
control of another countryO After setbacks in North America,
imperialism continued in the EastO British rule affected government,
economics, health, & social life in India
O Technology made imperialism in Africa possible
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
O How have the Panama & Suez Canals influenced trade & imperialism?
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The Suez CanalO Location: Egypt, connects
Mediterranean Sea to Red SeaO 1504 – Construction of Canal 1st
ProposedO 1859 – French engineers begin
constructionO 1875 – Britain takes control of Suez
Canal
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Control of the CanalO 1854 – Egyptian government allows
French company to build Suez CanalO Egypt bought control of canalO Construction was expensive for
Egypt, country soon in debtO To avoid debt they decide to sell
ownership of canal
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Control of the CanalO This gave England the opportunity to
control the canalO Provided more direct route to
colonies in India, Australia, & New Zealand
O 1875 – England bought Suez Canal from Egypt
O Britain controlled most of Egypt
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Independence for Egypt
O England declared Egypt independent after rebellions & nationalist movement
O Troops remained to protect Egypt & canal
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SignificanceO Allowed shorter route from Europe to
the EastO Shorter trade routesO Easier access to colonies
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The Panama CanalO Location: Panama, Southwest of
Panama CityO 1904 – Work begins on canalO 1914 – Canal opens, links Caribbean
with PacificO 1999 – Panama takes control of canal
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Reasons for Construction
O America needed to move ships from Pacific to Caribbean
O Only 2 available options:O Travel 13,000 miles around South
AmericaO Create 2nd Navy
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1st AttemptO French company that built Suez
Canal in 1890sO French citizens invested in projectO Failed due to disease & poor
planning
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American AttemptO Columbia would not allow the U.S. to
construct the canalO People of Panama revolted & won
independenceO 1903 – Panamanian government
allows U.S. to begin construction
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TechnologyO 1 of world’s greatest engineering
featsO Construction done with power
shovelsO Many workers died from yellow feverO Scientists destroyed mosquitos,
carriers of disease, & controlled its spread
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Effects of Panama Canal
O Shortened sea route from New York to San Francisco by 8,000 miles
O Ships from all over used canalO Toll required to pass throughO Shorter distance still saved time &
money
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Panama Canal VideoO http://www.history.com/videos/pana
ma-canal-locks#panama-canal-locks