University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 403: Digging Through Panama
Read about the history of the Panama Canal in this article, which is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
BBC
Bbc: Carter Wins Panama Canal Battle
A news article originally published on April 18, 1978 entitled Carter wins Panama Canal Battle. The article tells about President Carter's work with Panama's leaders as well as information about the canal and its history.
CZBrats
Building the Dams
This page is an article entitled "Building the Dams," from "The History of the Panama Canal" by Ira E. Bennett, Historical Publishing Company, 1915. It gives a very detailed account of this important event in the history of the Panama...
CZBrats
The Stevens Regime
This page is an article entitled "The Stevens Regime," from "The History of the Panama Canal," by Ira E. Bennett, 1915. It gives a very detailed account of an event in this period of history (early 1900's).
CZBrats
The Coming of Goethals
This page is an article entitled 'The Coming of Goethals,' from "History of the Panama Canal," by Ira E. Bennett, 1915. It gives a very detailed account of an event in this period of Panamanian history (early 1900's).
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...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Roosevelt's "Big Stick" Foreign Policy
The 'Big Stick' foreign policy of Theodore Roosevelt is explained, and how it was used in the building of the Panama Canal and to maneuver an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
CZBrats
Panama History 1698 1790
This page is an article taken from the "The Canal Zone Pilot". It contains information about the Pre-Colombian Period, as well as the Colonial Period.
CZBrats
The Americans in Panama: The Panama Railroad
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". This page provides an excellent narration of significant events which occurred during the "independence" period of Panamanian history.
CZBrats
The Americans in Panama: The Americans in Panama
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". It is an excellent narration of significant events which took place during the "independence" period of Panamanian history (1840s-1870s ).
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Territorial Behaviors
In this tutorial, students learn about the history of American acquisition of new territories including those that became states and those in other parts of the world. America's involvement with the Panama Canal is also covered. A PDF...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Panama: The 1964 Riots
This article overviews problems, public demonstrations, and violent riots that resulted due to the "overwhelming presence of United States citizens and institutions" in Panama. Here, read how an American flag caused the outbreak of...
CZBrats
Panama Canal Zone: The Maroons
This page is a reprint of an article by Sydney March entitled "Maroons: Dark Warriors of the Spanish Main" which first appeared in the journal "The New World."
CZBrats
Huacas
This page is an article entitled "PANAMA'S Golden Huacas," taken from the Panama Canal Review, Fall 1973. "A clue to the mysteries of a vanished people who inhabited Panama during pre-Colombian times is found in the "golden huacas," the...
CZBrats
Goldrush Days
This page is an article entitled "Gold Rush Days On The Isthmus", by Willie K. Friar, from "The Panama Canal Review" (Fall 1971). Read about this significant event in Panamanian history, which falls into the "Independence" years...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of Panama
Provides an overview of the economy of Panama along with accompanying statistics.
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.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Empire Building
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay about American focus on foreign affairs after the Civil War, expanding particularly in the late 19th century. Read about U.S. exploits in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific...
Other
Republic of Panama
Facts and statistics on the geography and people of Panama, along with some background history of the country.
CZBrats
History of Portobelo
This page is an article about the History of Portobelo, taken from the Panama Canal Review, Fall 1971. Portobelo was a market town as well as a fortress.
CZBrats
Early Towns
This page is an article entitled "Early Day Towns 'Along the Line'," described by Lloyd Gilkey. It's from "The Panama American" (1939) and is the narration of a significant event in Panamanian history.
Princeton University
Princeton University: Qed: Mapping Globalization: Maps
Several historical maps showing steamship routes around 1900, ancient world maps, and shipping routes and lines in 1912, including those that passed through the Panama Canal.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Jimmy Carter's Presidency
This site from the University of Groningen takes a general look at the presidency of Jimmy Carter.