The construction of the Panama Canal was hindered by health risks like malaria and yellow fever, logistical challenges in infrastructure development, and political obstacles, including public outrage in Colombia over a proposed lease on the land across the Panama isthmus.
The construction of the Panama Canal faced a multitude of obstacles. Prior French attempts at construction between 1881 and 1894 were confronted by financial crises and health hazards, particularly malaria and yellow fever, which led to the deaths of thousands of workers. When the US took over the project, they had to undertake extensive work to create adequate housing, cafeterias, and other infrastructure elements that the French had overlooked. Also, the introduction of fumigation systems and mosquito nets to combat malaria and yellow fever helped to reduce the death rate among construction workers.
Another major obstacle was political. The original negotiations for the land across the Panama isthmus, which was a part of Colombia at the start of the 20th century, were fraught with difficulties. The US tried to pressure Colombia into agreeing to a lease on the land by offering $10 million and an annual rental fee, but this was seen by Colombians as grossly inadequate and sparked public outrage, leading to the Colombian Senate's rejection of the deal.
In response, President Roosevelt supported a Panamanian revolution against Colombia, effectively securing the land needed for the construction of the Panama Canal. Although the canal was finally opened in 1914, these health, logistical, and political challenges posed significant obstacles during its construction.
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California Trail
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Gila Trail
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Oregon Trail
Answer: c
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The correct answer is A) It maintained the balance between slave and free states.
The Missouri Compromise was a law that tried to tackle the issue of whether or not slavery would exist in new territories acquired by the United States. Whether or not slavery existed in the new territories was important because when these territories would become states, this would mean that they would have individuals who would serve in Congress. Since Congress is in charge of making national laws, it is important to both slave and free states whether the new territories are in favor or against slavery. To keep this balance of power in Congress, the Missouri Compromise did the following:
A) Made Missouri a slave state.
B) Made Maine a free state.
C) Established the 36'30 line. Any new states above this line would be free states, any new states below this line would be slave states.
b. Reclamation
c. Huguenots
d. Reformation