Which of the following describes the man who first tried to build a canal in Panama?

a. He was the French-born builder of the Suez Canal.

b. He was an American sent to Panama by U. S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

c. He was a British engineer determined to increase the reach of the British Empire.

d. He was a Colombian general determined to keep Panama as part of his country.

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Joselyn Herring

28 February, 20:25

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Saniyah Shaffer · Answer 1

I am pretty sure it is A, His name was Ferdinand de Lesseps.

Jenna Jarvis · Answer 2

I'm pretty sure it's A. He was the french builder of the Suez canal.