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CZBrats

The Stevens Regime

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "The Stevens Regime," from "The History of the Panama Canal," by Ira E. Bennett, 1915. It gives a very detailed account of an event in this period of history (early 1900's).
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CZBrats

The Panama Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is entitled "The Panama Railroad, Chapter XIV" of the book "History of the Panama Canal", by Ira E. Bennett, 1915. It recounts important events of this period (1827-1855) of Panamanian history.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Panama Canal Treaty Signed

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Panama Canal was a short-cut through the tip of South America. Use this site to find out who built it and why.
Primary
Yale University

Yale University: Hay Bunau Varilla Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Open this page to read the full text of the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, which gave the U.S. rights to build the Panama Canal.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Panama Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive summary provides facts and information pertaining to the Panama Canal that was officially opened in August 1914.
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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: The Beginning of the End of the Panama Canal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed account of the events and investigations associated with the Panama riots of January 1964.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama the 1903 Treaty and Qualified Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans had been the dream of several countires for years. Read about how the United States supported Panama's breakaway from Colombia in order to gain access to the isthmus of Panama, the final...
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Other

The Panama Registry: The Panama Maritime Authority

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of the Panama Maritime Authority. The page explains the duties and responsibilities of this organization, gives the names of officials in this organization, and provides other facts about the Coast Guard.
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CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: The Panama Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". This page provides an excellent narration of significant events which occurred during the "independence" period of Panamanian history.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: A Proclamation to Panama by u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of a proclamation to Panama by President Roosevelt, guaranteeing the independence of Panama in exchange for rights to canal construction.
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Other

Bienvenidos Al Sitio De El Canal De Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the index page of the Panama Canal Authority Web site. The page contains numerous links to learn all pertinent information about the canal. Links include: general information, history, transition of control (from the U.S. to...
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Remarks on the Decision to Build a Sea Level Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
More than eleven months following the riots in the Panama Canal Zone, President Lyndon Johnson speaks concerning the decisions to build a larger, more efficient sea level canal for trade purposes and to negotiate a "New treaty on the...
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CZBrats

Cz Brats: Messages From the Past Panama's Petroglyphs

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "Messages From The Past - Panama's Petroglyphs," by Louis R. Granger. It is taken from The Panama Canal Review, May 1969. It is a very interesting article about this aspect of Pre-Colombian history in...
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CZBrats

The Americans in Panama the Life Cost

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "Americans in Panama" copyright 1913. It outlines the lives lost and the health advances made during the period of building the Canal.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 403: Digging Through Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Panama Canal in this article, which is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
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CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: Taking the Canal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama." It provides information about the colonial period of Panamanian history. "Panama's relations with the parent government at Bogota, from 1821, the year of...
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CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: The Spanish in Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama." It is an excellent narrative of both the Pre-Colombian and Colonial Periods of Panamanian history.
Website
Other

Asamblea Legislativa De Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the index page for the Web of the Legislative Assembly of Panama. This page provides numerous links to learn more about the organization. For example, click on "Conozca la Asamblea" (get to know the Assembly) to start.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at Theodore Roosevelt's actions and accomplishments as president from 1901-1909. Discusses his policies in Latin America and the construction of the Panama Canal, and his Square Deal program where he went out of his way to...
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Other

Historia Del Canal De Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "RESENA HISTORICA DEL CANAL DE PANAMA"- a historical review of the Panama Canal. It is not just about the Canal, however. The article mentions several significant historical events (1534-through the 1970s).
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Other

Moah: A Sense of Wonder: The 1915 San Francisco World's Fair

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the San Francisco World's Fair in 1915 celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal. The fair celebrated American industry, architechture, sculpture, and agriculture.
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CZBrats

Early Towns

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "Early Day Towns 'Along the Line'," described by Lloyd Gilkey. It's from "The Panama American" (1939) and is the narration of a significant event in Panamanian history.
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CZBrats

Spooner Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "CANAL ENTERPRISE PASSES 50TH BIRTHDAY UNDER U.S. SINCE FIRST BASIC LAW PASSED", taken from The Panama Canal Review, July 4, 1952.
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CZBrats

Cz Brats: Taboga

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is an article entitled "TABOGA", taken from the Panama Canal Review -- Spring 1972. It contains information about the Spanish Conquest and the effect it had on Taboga's inhabitants.

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