1. The Panama Canal
One of the greatest human engineering constructions of all-time. The canal made it possible to travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and opened the door for trade between Europe and North America.

2. From 1904-1914, construction cost the U.S. $352 Million
Together, the French and the U.S. spent $639 Million
Cost to build the canal

3. Over 30,000 lives were lost between the Americans and French during the construction.
worker casualties

4. Yellow fever hit the workers hard
Yellow fever hit the workers hard. By 1906, 85% of workers were hospitalized.
Disease

5. Greatly reduce travel time for commercial and military ships by providing a shortcut between the two oceans.
Established the United States as a superpower on the world stage.
Impacts on history