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Unit 3A: Test

Question 7 • (CR27) US History-2100310-S1-Meadows

How did the US improve working conditions during the building of the Panama Canal?

Answer
A
Sprayed for mosquitos and improved water quality.
B
Provided radios to help workers stay in touch with their families.
C
Improved nutrition for workers to increase productivity.
D
Used airplanes to deliver supplies more quickly.

Explanation

The United States improved health and sanitation in the Canal Zone by controlling mosquitoes that spread diseases such as yellow fever and malaria, and by improving the water supply. These measures made working conditions safer for the many laborers building the Panama Canal. The correct choice is “Sprayed for mosquitos and improved water quality.”

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