THE PANAMA CANAL

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• Man-made waterway linking Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
• Made moving between these oceans faster and cheaper

BENEFITS

• Helped U.S. become world superpower
• Established U.S. Pacific power
• Expanded economic oppertunities

Teddy Roosevelt was responsible for the canal. This was a key part of his presidency.

SOURCES

• www.study.com
• pbs.org
• Haiku Image search
• By Chris Hackney