What were the motivations and/or obstacles faced by the united states in the construction of the panama canal?

Explanation:

The major obstacles included disease, heavy rainfall and transportation

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."

the idealization of the rural landscape ; admiration for the beauty of nature ; focus on an individual's inner concerns