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Technological Achievements - Canals. REVIEW. Imperialism – Political & economic control of another country After setbacks in North America, imperialism continued in the East British rule affected government, economics, health, & social life in India - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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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

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