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Social Studies Reading Anticipation Guide - The Panama Canal

Name _________________________

Date __________________

Period ________

Mrs. Storrar

Anticipation Guide

Directions:

Before reading: In the column labeled me, place a check next to any statement

with which you agree.

After reading: Compare your opinions on those statements with information

contained in the text.

Text

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1. Before the building of the canal,

ships traveled South to get from the Caribbean

Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

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2. The fastest way from the Caribbean to the Pacific

was by plane.

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3. The building of the canal continued the US

policy of isolation.

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4. The geographic conditions helped make the

building of canal easier.

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5. A canal through Panama would benefit the US

politically and economically.

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6. Latin America welcomed US control of

the Panama Canal.

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7. The control of Latin America by the US

required the US to send troops to protect its interests.

Social Studies Reading Anticipation Guide - The Panama Canal