History

How many years did it take to complete the Panama Canal?

10 years

Background

The United States built the Panama Canal between 1904 and 1914. Before that, the French had tried for 20 years and given up. About 56,000 workers dug through jungle and mountains. Many died of malaria and yellow fever.

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