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Period: Jan 1, 1524 to Jan 1, 1529
First event
Charles V wanted to cut a piece of land from Panama. The plan was made in 1529. “The Mediterranean Sea put the project on hold”.(Marinesight.com) -
Second Event
France attempted to build the panama canal but failed.They had many sicknesses. Also lots of their people died -
Third Event
Columbia would not allow America to build a Canal. Panama “broke away” from columbia with America’s support. America made a deal with Panama to build the canal. -
Fourth Event
This is the year that the panama canal was started. President Theodore D Roosevelt wanted a way to pass goods from Atlantic to pacific coasts. He ended up with the Panama canal.The initial cost was 10 million dollars from the US to Panama. But soon they paid repeated payments. -
Fifth Event
The canal was decided to be a lock canal. They did that so ships could pass through it. This happened after one year of building. -
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Seventh Event
There was more locks planned for the Canal. The locks were planned for Us Army war ships.The locks were canceled after world war two started. -
Seventh Event
America passed total control of the panama canal to Panama. America passed control to Panama at noon. Ever since, Panama has owned the canal. -
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Ninth Event
The panama canal was expanded. They added locks onto the Canal. They also made the canal longer. -
Sixth Event
The panama canal was built. It took eleven years to build. Also on this date was the first use of the Panama canal. This date was the day the Panama Canal opened to boats.
