History of the Panama Canal
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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?

<p>1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'The Vaults' in relation to the Plaza de Francia?

<p>It is the walled complex that includes the Plaza de Francia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events occurred in 1920 regarding the Panama Canal?

<p>A ceremony was held to honor the French involvement in the canal's construction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of December 31, 1999, for Panama?

<p>Panama received full sovereignty over the Panama Canal from the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who played a key role representing the United States during the 1999 Panama Canal handover?

<p>James Carter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What architectural feature is associated with the Plaza de Francia?

<p>It is part of a walled complex known as 'The Vaults'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which president of Panama was in office during the canal administration handover?

<p>Mireya Moscoso</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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This quiz covers key events in the history of the Panama Canal, including its construction and transfer of administration.

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