General
What country was the Railroad built in?
Panamá
When was the railroad finished?
1855
Why was the panama railroad bad for the enviorment?
Mass co2 production, deforestation, pollution
What are 3 challenges that workers faced during construction?
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When and where did the Gold Rush happen?
California, between 1848 and 1855
What was the motivation for building the Panama Railroad?
The long and dangerous journeys across oceans
Around how many casualties were there during construction?
5,000 to 10,000
Who were the main founders of the Panama Railroad?
William Henry Aspinwall, Henry Chauncey, and John Lloyd Stephens
What is the Panama Railroad?
A 48-mile transcontinental railroad across Panama that reduced the travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
1979
What were positive consequences of the Panama Railroad?
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Who was David Hoadley, and what was his impact?
Overcome challenges, key construction role, leadership