The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty allowed the (*) U.S. to build this structure after its country declared independence from Colombia.
The Darien Scheme was a failed attempt to create this structure. Ferdinand de Lesseps was arrested for bribery related to a plan for this structure, which failed due to landslides and yellow fever. The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty allowed the (*) U.S. to build this structure after its country declared independence from Colombia. For 10 points, name this 48-mile long structure, whose three locks allow ships to cut across Central America.
The Darien Scheme was a failed attempt to create this structure.
Panama Canal