...Digging the Panama Canal Several historical events have impacted the world in which we live, and some of those events have impacted history forever. Whether these events prove to be beneficial or unbeneficial for our future, only time will tell, but one event that clearly proves to have a significant effect on history is the digging of the Panama Canal. This paper will examine the negative events that occurred while digging the Panama Canal. In addition, this paper will examine what has been learned based on those negative effects. In digging the Panama Canal, builders and contractors faced many challenges that went far beyond the construction of the Panama Canal itself. The deadly endemic diseases of Yellow Fever...
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...The Panama Canal was one of the United States of America’s biggest projects ever built and is known by some people as one of the 7 great wonders of the world. This structure was built in 1901 and spreads over 50 miles of land. The Panama Canal was said to be impossible to build, as so many countries helped to create it. The French were the first to begin the project, but due to financial obstacles, they stopped the process. Not just this but the French did not have the technology to go any further. Further down the timeline, an American company began to build the canal, and the project was on again. One by one, 50 countries helped build this canal, going through Panama connecting the two greatest oceans together, the Pacific ocean and the Atlantic ocean....
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...Panama Introduction If a countries culture can be define as the state of intellectual development among a people, the business culture might be had to be the state of commercial development in a country. But business culture is not made by the commercial development alone; attitudes, values and norms define and make part of a business culture in a country. (Hart) Taking into consideration all of the characteristics and costumes of a countries culture will help you understand and do business with enterprises and make your negotiations much easier. Most people believe there is a single homogenous Latin American business culture which is an erroneous idea. Each country has their own culture and rules of doing business. On this report there will be tips and rules on how to do business in Panama as a foreign partner in order to achieve success when working with Panamanians. General information The Republic of Panama is the southernmost country of Central America. Panama connects the both continents South and North America. Panama borders Costa Rica and Colombia, it also has access to the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Since it is connecting both North and South America some schools teach that it forms part of South America and others that it is part of Central America. The capital of Panama is Panama City. The population of Panama is approximately three million five hundred thousand. The total area is 29,157 sq miles almost the size of the state of South Carolina...
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...With roots that derive from at least three different continents, Panama is what one would call a "cultural cocktail." Culture is defined as a particular set of customs, morals, codes and traditions from a specific time and place (culture, n.d.). Vast mountain ranges, past military conflicts, and “topsy turvy” weather definitely makes for an interesting destination. Friendly and vibrant residents along with familiar restaurants, stores, and products made a family visit to Panama City, Panama a memorable one to say the least. Spanish, the official language of Panama, is spoken by over 90% of the people. However, English is a common second language spoken by most Panamanian professionals and business people (Nations of Encyclopedia (n.d.)....
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...of imperialism. However, the events of 1890s pushed USA into rapid naval expansion, Spanish-American war and annexation of territories in the Pacific Ocean- far from the USA. One reason why the USA expanded was due to economic reasons. Rapid increase in economy proved that the US needed to control new markets. America’s industrial economy experienced a downturn after a rapid growth in the 1870s-1880s by 4% annually .The successful war between Spain allowed the USA to expand and establish an empire as the war included the annexation of other Spanish possession in the Caribbean and pacific this lead to USA also gaining control over Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippians and Hawaii. Taking over new colonies meant cheaper raw materials would be available and more money would be coming in; this was especially needed with growing industrialisation. Another reason why the USA expanded was because of the militarily. Spain made peace at the Treaty of Paris in July 1898 and Cuba remained under American military rule until 1902, when it became an American. Expansion of the Navy meant better protection interests and trade abroad. Protectorate. The war of 1898 also lead to the Platt Amendment which allowed the USA to protectorate smaller colony such as Cuba this lead to the Guantanamo Bay naval base was also acquired. USA had to be a major naval power which required the achievement of colonies to supply bases around the world. Also powerful nations in History had always been strong sea powers...
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...PROJECT PART 1. EXPLORATION OF RISK: CONSTRUCTION OF THE THIRD SHIPPING LANE THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL Presented to: R. Hiles PM595 Prepared by: Carlton D. Clyburn Jr. OCTOBER 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction 3 II. Exploration of Risks 4 III. Fault Trees 4 a. Fault Tree: Project Completion Delay 5 b. Fault Tree: Changes in Cost Projections (Overruns) 6 IV. Conclusion 7 V. References 8 Introduction Construction of a third shipping lane through the Panama Canal has begun and it is a collaboration of contractors and manufacturers from around the globe working in unison to exacting concrete and design specifications. The Panama Canal’s third lane expansion involves building enormous new locks that will accommodate the new generation of shipping vessels that are about three times the size of “Panamax” ships constructed to fit precisely in the existing canal’s lock chambers. According to the vessel glossary of the World Trade Ref, the Panamax is defined as: “An ocean-going cargo vessel of the maximum size possible to pass through the locks of the Panama Canal, which are 1000ft long by 110ft wide and 85ft deep. These vessels are typically of 50,000 to 80,000 dwt, 965ft (290m) in length; 106ft. (32.3m) beam; and 39.5ft (12.04m) draft.” The new locks on the Atlantic and Pacific entrances will consist of a trio of chambers measuring 1400ft (427m) long, 180ft (55m)...
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...Latin America has been influenced by a variety of different culture groups. Africans and their descendants have affected Latin American in many diverse ways and still affect many cultural practices today. One of the major events the Africans were apart of in Latin America was the slave trade. In this project, African’s affects to Latin America through the slave trade will be described, particularly focusing on the region of Colombia and contributions made on the Panama Canal. The history of African descendants in Latin American countries is very complex and controversial. The amount of African people in Latin America is surprisingly very high which resulted in the transatlantic slave trade in these countries. However, not all of these Africans were slaves, and the ones that were experienced a widely diverse set of conditions depending on a variety of factors. Spaniards felt that Indian slaves were inefficient and preferred to buy African slaves whenever possible. These African slaves were much more hard working and reliable than the previous Indian workers. Africans were also favored because of their ability to survive better under harsher conditions compared to the Indians. African labor was essential in all of Colombia. The Latino people used this newly found labor provided by these African slaves in every form and place they possibly could. Beginning in the 16th century, the slave trade took place across Latin American countries and has influenced African descendants drastically...
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...The significant factor that leads the United State becomes the most powerful country actually depend on its presidency and the policy to control their society. In fact, the United States has survived from several situations that should have brought them down to the crisis, but, the national political leaders such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, who intense to the social and political changes in America, have successfully raised a betterment for the United States, especially in the period of Progressive movement (1890-1920). Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were the national political leader that regarded as the Progressive president since they introduced dramatic political reforms in the United States. They establish several legislations that considered made the condition of America during the progressive era become better; more organized government, the new banking system, more control over the big business and monopolies, development of modern presidency, were some example of the progressive actions during the presidency era of Roosevelt' and Wilson'. Particularly, T.R. elevated the importance of his presidency by understanding the importance of the press corps and promote his own image as well as to promote the press of the policies in his presidency (Bauer 8). Meanwhile, Wilson enacted the progressivism by reducing the prohibitive tariffs, creating a major transformation of the banking system, and generating new stronger of trust in order to re-establish fair...
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...The most important person in American history is Theodore Roosevelt. During his life, he made a great impact on America. Roosevelt was the 26th president and fought in the Spanish-American War. He was the most influential person who supported the completion of construction of the Panama Canal. During his presidency, he inspired many. If it was not for Theodore Roosevelt, our society would not be as advanced as it is today. Theodore was born on October 27, 1858. Born in New York City on October 27, 1858, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was governor of New York before becoming U.S. vice president (Biography.com). He was six when President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and he watched the funeral procession from his grandfather's house in New York...
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...Without Theodore Roosevelt, the Panama Canal would not exist. Panama was owned by Columbia, so after the United States Senate approved this route, Columbia had to agree too. Columbia was not cooperating with the terms so the United States supported revolts in Panama with a naval blockade which prevented Columbia from landing there. After they were able to keep Columbia out, they began to build the canal. This is one of Roosevelt's most successful foreign affairs because it benefitted the United States by providing a strong military presence in Central America and technology and engineering skills were greatly improved. (“Miller Center”...
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...U.S. History U.S. History Unit One Pre-Columbian & Colonial America (Ch. 1-5) * Years- 33,000 B.C.-1763 * Presidents-none * Foreign Policies/Key Events: People migrated from Eurasia across Beringia to Alaska and spread south to the Americas. * Domestic Policies/Key Events 1) Various European settlements were established in the Americas. 2) 16th century, Europeans brougth new staples to the Americas and vice-versa. 3) Spanish exploreres were first Europeans to arrive with Christopher Columbus' second expedition to Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. 4) First successful English colony was established in 1607, on the James River at Jamestown. 5) The Pilgrims established at Plymouth Colony. 6) Mayflower Compact was established for people to govern themselves. 7) Colonies characterized by religious diversity many congregatinalists in the Middle colonies. 8) First Great Awakening in the 1740s led by Jonathan Edwards. 9) French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a watershed event in the political development of the colonies. 10) Stamp Acts of 1765 was enforced and imposed a tax on the colonies following the Seven Years War. 11) Boston Tea Party in 1773 protest against British taxes and government. * Key Court Cases: Witchcraft trials (1480-1750) executions of innocent people that were accused of being witches or involving with any witchcraft. * Important Documents 1) Mayflower...
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...U.S. History U.S. History Unit One Pre-Columbian & Colonial America (Ch. 1-5) * Years- 33,000 B.C.-1763 * Presidents-none * Foreign Policies/Key Events: People migrated from Eurasia across Beringia to Alaska and spread south to the Americas. * Domestic Policies/Key Events 1) Various European settlements were established in the Americas. 2) 16th century, Europeans brougth new staples to the Americas and vice-versa. 3) Spanish exploreres were first Europeans to arrive with Christopher Columbus' second expedition to Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. 4) First successful English colony was established in 1607, on the James River at Jamestown. 5) The Pilgrims established at Plymouth Colony. 6) Mayflower Compact was established for people to govern themselves. 7) Colonies characterized by religious diversity many congregatinalists in the Middle colonies. 8) First Great Awakening in the 1740s led by Jonathan Edwards. 9) French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a watershed event in the political development of the colonies. 10) Stamp Acts of 1765 was enforced and imposed a tax on the colonies following the Seven Years War. 11) Boston Tea Party in 1773 protest against British taxes and government. * Key Court Cases: Witchcraft trials (1480-1750) executions of innocent people that were accused of being witches or involving with any witchcraft. * Important Documents 1) Mayflower...
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...U.S. History U.S. History Unit One Pre-Columbian & Colonial America (Ch. 1-5) * Years- 33,000 B.C.-1763 * Presidents-none * Foreign Policies/Key Events: People migrated from Eurasia across Beringia to Alaska and spread south to the Americas. * Domestic Policies/Key Events 1) Various European settlements were established in the Americas. 2) 16th century, Europeans brougth new staples to the Americas and vice-versa. 3) Spanish exploreres were first Europeans to arrive with Christopher Columbus' second expedition to Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. 4) First successful English colony was established in 1607, on the James River at Jamestown. 5) The Pilgrims established at Plymouth Colony. 6) Mayflower Compact was established for people to govern themselves. 7) Colonies characterized by religious diversity many congregatinalists in the Middle colonies. 8) First Great Awakening in the 1740s led by Jonathan Edwards. 9) French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a watershed event in the political development of the colonies. 10) Stamp Acts of 1765 was enforced and imposed a tax on the colonies following the Seven Years War. 11) Boston Tea Party in 1773 protest against British taxes and government. * Key Court Cases: Witchcraft trials (1480-1750) executions of innocent people that were accused of being witches or involving with any witchcraft. * Important Documents 1) Mayflower Compact ...
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...Recession A significant decline in activity across the economy, lasting longer than a few months. It is visible in industrial production, employment, real income and wholesale-retail trade. The technical indicator of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth as measured by a country's gross domestic product (GDP); although the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) does not necessarily need to see this occur to call a recession. Recession is a normal (albeit unpleasant) part of the business cycle; however, one-time crisis events can often trigger the onset of a recession. The global recession of 2008-2009 brought a great amount of attention to the risky investment strategies used by many large financial institutions, along with the truly global nature of the financial system. As a result of such a wide-spread global recession, the economies of virtually all the world's developed and developing nations suffered extreme set-backs and numerous government policies were implemented to help prevent a similar future financial crisis. A recession generally lasts from six to 18 months, and interest rates usually fall in during these months to stimulate the economy by offering cheap rates at which to borrow money. The sharp decline in economic activity during the late 2000s, which is generally considered the largest downturn since the Great Depression. The term “Great Recession” applies to both the U.S. recession – officially lasting from December 2007...
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...Neutrality Act prevented the US from aiding anyone in the war. Despite the United States’ effort to stay neutral the country was eventually provoked into war by Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. In July of 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt froze all Japanese assets in the United States in response to Japan occupying French Indo-China. Roosevelt’s embargo on oil, needed for weapons and everyday life, threatened to ground Japan’s entire army. According to History.com, “President Roosevelt swung into action by freezing all Japanese assets in America. The result: Japan lost access to three-fourths of its overseas trade and 88 percent of its imported oil” (History.com). Roosevelt also denied Japanese ships the right to use the Panama Canal. Without access to the Panama Canal the Japanese were forced to add approximately 7,900 miles onto the trade routes. Japan’s main goal was conquest, but the United States disapproved and forced Japan to...
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