Use the passage and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the following question. "I hope this letter finds you well. I, on the other hand, am working hard day and night. I am
told that this waterway will make travel much easier. There have been many accidents, and
many are falling to disease when traveling around South America. The construction of this
passageway will reduce travel time and cost. May my country use this passageway when
shipping goods?
12. Reading the passage above, what historical event is this Primary Source letter most
likely referring to?
A. Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
B. The Hoover Dam
C. The building of the Aswan High Dam
D. Panama Canal