world war 1: (1) how did the cuban fight for independence affect the United States? Give 2examples.
(2) describe two problems faced by the builders of the panama canal. How was each problem solved?
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Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "building panama canal" to get these possible sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Panama_Canal
http://countrystudies.us/panama/10.htm
http://www.eclipse.co.uk/~sl5763/panama.htm
You can do a similar search for your first question.
In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search. Also see http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To understand how the Cuban fight for independence affected the United States during World War 1, we first need to understand the context. The Cuban fight for independence, also known as the Cuban War of Independence, took place between 1895 and 1898. During this period, Cuba was under Spanish colonial rule, and Cuban revolutionaries sought to gain independence from Spain.
1. Economic Impact:
- Example 1: The United States had significant economic interests in Cuba, particularly in the sugar industry. As the conflict escalated, American businesses were affected by the disruptions and uncertainties caused by the war. This prompted the United States to pay close attention to the conflict and its potential impact on American economic interests in Cuba.
- Example 2: The Cuban fight for independence drew the United States into the conflict directly. In 1898, the U.S. battleship USS Maine exploded in Havana harbor, which led to fierce anti-Spanish sentiment in the United States. The incident, combined with U.S. public sympathy for the Cuban cause and pressure from pro-independence factions, eventually culminated in the Spanish-American War. The United States' involvement in this war ultimately led to Cuba gaining independence.
Moving on to the Panama Canal, here are two problems faced by its builders and how they were solved:
1. Geographic Obstacles:
- Problem: Building a canal across the Isthmus of Panama presented significant geographical challenges. The dense jungles, rugged terrain, and the need to traverse the mountainous Cordillera de Talamanca posed obstacles to constructing the canal.
- Solution: The builders employed various engineering techniques to overcome these challenges. They used steam shovels and dynamite to clear the dense vegetation, cut through hills, and create a navigable path for the canal. They also constructed locks to raise and lower ships to different elevations along the canal route, compensating for the varying terrain.
2. Disease and Health Hazards:
- Problem: Malaria and yellow fever were prevalent in the region and posed severe health risks to the canal workers. Construction progress was hindered by the high mortality rate and decreased worker productivity due to these diseases.
- Solution: To combat the diseases, extensive efforts were made to improve sanitation, implement mosquito control measures, and encourage workers to take preventive measures. American physician Dr. William Gorgas played a crucial role in eradicating mosquitoes and improving public health. By eliminating mosquito breeding grounds and implementing healthcare practices, the incidence of malaria and yellow fever declined significantly, enabling the builders to continue construction more effectively.
Thus, the Cuban fight for independence impacted the United States by affecting its economic interests and ultimately drawing it into the Spanish-American War, while the construction of the Panama Canal faced challenges related to geography and disease, which were addressed through engineering solutions and public health measures.