Question

Which statement highlights the difficulties faced by those working on the Panama Canal? A.) Workers had to clear and level mountains so that the entire length of the canal would be at sea level. B.)The treaty allowed only Americans and Panamanians to work at the site, resulting in a severe worker shortage. C.) Workers had to dig out tons of earth in rugged, jungle-filled terrain under hot, tropical conditions. D.) Because there were no railroads in Panama, railroads had to be built first in order to move workers and equipment to the site.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) workers had to dig out tons of earth in rugged, jungle-filled terrain under hot tropical conditions.

The statement that highlights the difficulties facing by those working in the Panama Canal is “workers had to dig out tons of earth in rugged, jungle-filled terrain under hot tropical conditions.”

President Theodore Roosevelt decided on the final place of the Panama Canal. The difficult Project would link the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean in order for cargo ships to cross right there and shorten the trips. Many people died during the construction of the Canal due to accidents, Malaria disease, and extremely hot climate conditions. Furthermore, workers had to dig out tons of earth in rugged, jungle-filled terrain under hot tropical conditions. For those reasons, the government offered the U.S. workers a good salary, medical insurance, and housing.

Answer 2

Panama is a central American country known for it's jungle like ecosystems and terrain. Therefore, in order to build this canal, C. Workers had to dig out tons of earth in rugged, jungle-filled terrain under hot, tropical conditions