The U.S acquired the 'Panama Canal' project from the French for $40 million. ... On November 3, 1903, Panama declared its independence without any interference from Colombia. Three months later the Panamanians granted control of the 'Panama Canal Zone' to the United States, having signed the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
The correct answer is Sophocles. He wrote Oedipus Rex and is considered by many to be the greatest writer of tragedies ever, having written not only Oedipus Rex, but also Antigone.
