The United States was trying to accomplish something that would change the world of travel. What they were trying to achieve had been attempted in 1880 by France, but they failed due to various circumstances like diseases and bankruptcy. However, the U.S. was determined to create this innovating canal that would cut through Panama. This canal would connect the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean, making traveling much quicker. This would also make trading with Asia become a lot more accessible, creating an advantage for the United States.
In 1902, the US Congress agreed upon building the canal in Panama. However, there were a few obstacles that prevented them from starting right away. Panama was under Colombia's control, and when the US presented …show more content…
Although Panama agreed to the canal, building it was not an easy task. Workers had to cut through Panama's thick forests and jungles, which was extremely difficult. Additionally, there were snakes and mosquitos that spread deadly diseases like malaria and yellow fever. Although there were abominable working conditions, low wages, and long working hours, thousands of workers from all over the world went to Panama to build the canal. They went thinking they would return home rich and admired thanks to the completion of the canal, not knowing the risks and death count due to the conditions and diseases. Thankfully, Doctor William Gorgas figured out that the mosquitos carried the diseases. He and his team fumigated homes and cleansed water to get rid of the diseases, lowering the death counts.
The Panama Canal was extremely successful due to its impact on travel and trade. This innovating canal would make travel much easier and faster. Before the canal was built, people had to travel all around South America to get to Asia. With the Panama Canal, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans were connected and ships could cut through Panama instead of taking the long route around the continent. Now with the canal, travel and trading became more
In 1902, the US Congress agreed upon building the canal in Panama. However, there were a few obstacles that prevented them from starting right away. Panama was under Colombia's control, and when the US presented …show more content…
Although Panama agreed to the canal, building it was not an easy task. Workers had to cut through Panama's thick forests and jungles, which was extremely difficult. Additionally, there were snakes and mosquitos that spread deadly diseases like malaria and yellow fever. Although there were abominable working conditions, low wages, and long working hours, thousands of workers from all over the world went to Panama to build the canal. They went thinking they would return home rich and admired thanks to the completion of the canal, not knowing the risks and death count due to the conditions and diseases. Thankfully, Doctor William Gorgas figured out that the mosquitos carried the diseases. He and his team fumigated homes and cleansed water to get rid of the diseases, lowering the death counts.
The Panama Canal was extremely successful due to its impact on travel and trade. This innovating canal would make travel much easier and faster. Before the canal was built, people had to travel all around South America to get to Asia. With the Panama Canal, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans were connected and ships could cut through Panama instead of taking the long route around the continent. Now with the canal, travel and trading became more