Questions and Answers
What significant structure was built in 1920 to honor the French involvement in the Panama Canal construction?
The Plaza de Francia
Who received the administration of the Panama Canal on December 31, 1999?
Mireya Moscoso
Which former U.S. President represented the United States during the Panama Canal handover ceremony?
James Carter
In what year did the Panama Canal officially transfer administration from the United States to Panama?
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What is 'The Vaults' in relation to the Plaza de Francia?
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Which of the following events occurred in 1920 regarding the Panama Canal?
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What was the significance of December 31, 1999, for Panama?
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Who played a key role representing the United States during the 1999 Panama Canal handover?
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What architectural feature is associated with the Plaza de Francia?
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Which president of Panama was in office during the canal administration handover?
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Study Notes
The Panama Canal
- The Plaza de Francia was built in 1920 to recognize the French as initiators of the Panama Canal's construction.
Historical Events
- The administration of the Panama Canal was transferred to Panama on December 31, 1999.
- Panama's President Mireya Moscoso received the administration of the Panama Canal on December 31, 1999.
- Former US President James Carter represented the United States during the transfer ceremony.
The Panama Canal
- The Plaza de Francia was built in 1920 to recognize the French as initiators of the Panama Canal's construction.
Historical Events
- The administration of the Panama Canal was transferred to Panama on December 31, 1999.
- Panama's President Mireya Moscoso received the administration of the Panama Canal on December 31, 1999.
- Former US President James Carter represented the United States during the transfer ceremony.
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Description
This quiz covers key events in the history of the Panama Canal, including its construction and transfer of administration.
