Panama Canal-History Channel- Video Quiz

What was one of the major benefits of the Panama Canal to the American economy?

• It increased tourism.

• It allowed for the movement of over a million ships.

• It reduced the price of goods significantly.

• It created thousands of jobs in agriculture.

How long did the struggle to build the Panama Canal last?

• 10 years

• 35 years

• 50 years

• 25 years

Which type of canal did John Frank Stevens initially propose?

• A lock canal

• A sea level canal

• A tunnel canal

• A river canal

What major issue did Stevens face while digging in the jungle?

• Lack of workers

• Frequent mudslides

• Equipment failures

• Heavy rainfall

How much did Stevens claim his new lock canal plan would cost?

• 100 million

• 200 million

• 150 million

• 50 million

What year did Congress set as the deadline for completing the Panama Canal?

• 1906

• 1914

• 1920

• 1912

Who became the chief engineer after John Frank Stevens resigned?

• George Washington

• Teddy Roosevelt

• George Washington Goethals

• John F. Kennedy

What psychological strategy did Goethals use to motivate workers?

• Team-building exercises

• Competition between groups

• Monetary rewards

• Public praise

When did the first ship travel through the Panama Canal?

• August 15, 1914

• October 10, 1913

• September 1, 1915

• July 4, 1916

What was the impact of the Panama Canal on global navigation?

• It had no significant impact.

• It created a single global ocean.

• It made travel more dangerous.

• It decreased trade between continents.