University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Rutherford Birchard Hayes: Foreign Affairs
Dealing with foreign affairs was relatively easy for Rutherford B. Hayes. Find out about the conception of the Panama Canal at this time.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Panama Canal
Regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Panama Canal opened for business on August 15, 1914. America's ingenuity and innovation had triumphed over insurmountable odds. PBS brings us this incredible story via online...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Panama
Comprehensive site on Panama that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
Other
Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Teddy Roosevelt
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
Digital History
Digital History: Three Theories Explaining Imperialism [Pdf]
Read about three theories of Imperialism and how actions by the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were driven by one or perhaps all three of the theories.
Digital History
Digital History: How the Us Obtained the Panama Canal [Pdf]
The story behind building a canal through the isthmus of Panama is one of incompetence and corruption on the part of the French, who first attempted the feat. Many of the actions of the United States in acquiring the land through which...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of Panama
Provides an overview of the economy of Panama along with accompanying statistics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: John Hay
In-depth biography of John Milton Hay (October 8, 1838 - July 1, 1905), author of the Open Door Policy in China. Hay also paved the way for the construction of the Panama Canal.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Imperialism
This quiz will test your knowledge about imperialism.
Other
Small Planet Communications: The Panama Canal
Small Planet Communications offers excellent information and images on President Roosevelt and the Panama Canal.
Other
On Line History of the United States: The Age of Imperialism
Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.
Other
Panama Canal Authority: American Canal Construction
An incredibly detailed history of American construction of the Panama Canal. Abbreviate the URL to access other 'chapters' of this history.
Other
The Panama Canal: A Brief History
This essay describes the magnitude of the Panama Canal construction and its impact on the world.
Other
Moah: A Sense of Wonder: The 1915 San Francisco World's Fair
A great overview of the San Francisco World's Fair in 1915 celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal. The fair celebrated American industry, architechture, sculpture, and agriculture.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel by Victor Appleton
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and his Big Tunnel, an adventure, multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character assists...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon by Victor Appleton
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1913, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...
US Department of State
Department of State: Building the Panama Canal
A brief description of the diplomacy involved between the United States and other countries leading up to the building of the Panama Canal.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Panamanian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Panamanian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Panama Canal Treaty Signed
The Panama Canal was a short-cut through the tip of South America. Use this site to find out who built it and why.
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Armed Services
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt
Looks at Theodore Roosevelt's actions and accomplishments as president from 1901-1909. Discusses his policies in Latin America and the construction of the Panama Canal, and his Square Deal program where he went out of his way to...