History Of The Panama Canal In South America
The Panama Canal is one of the sot popular structures in the world and is a structure that the entire world recognizes by its name. It has a long history since 16th century. After the western world realized that there were a lot of riches to be exploited in Peru, Asia and Ecuador, they figured that they needed an easier route to bring all the gold back to the Queen's country. |
Initially gold had to reach the ports of Spain first. However, the relationship between the British and the Spanish did go sour. So, King Charles, the fifth, suggested that by cutting out a land in Panama, they could make the trips shorter instead of going around the continent and also the risks are reduced from enemies. So, the first time the plan for the canal was made in 1529. However, the wars in Europe made it more difficult and the pans for the canal were just put on hold indefinitely.
In 1534, the Spanish came up with the same idea and suggested a canal that was very close to the present day canal. However, even they did not act on it. In the 19th century, a German scientist showed interest in the project, and the Spanish government gave its consent for the canal to be constructed.
When gold was discovered in California in the year 1848, even the Americans started showing interest in the canal. All these countries started conducting their own surveys and came to the conclusion that there are only two routes were logically possible. One across Panama could be constructed and the other across Nicaragua. However, finally after a lot of persuasion by the government of Panama, the canal in Panama was taken up and the one in Nicaragua was discarded.
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