Panama Canal
The US also learned lessons from the French attempt and overwhelmingly controlled the mosquito problem that caused the spread of malaria. Mosquito-control programs were the top priority when building the Panama Canal. This photo shows the construction of the Panama Canal - can you find the three differences in this photo hunt puzzle?
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The US worked on the canal for ten years and even with anti-mosquito measures in place, an estimated 5,600 workers died in the construction of the Panama Canal. The official opening date of the Panama Canal was August 15, 1914, and the first ship was the steamship SS Anacon. |
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