Directions: Locate the required information for the following transportation events that occurred in November. Add any other significant facts that you find interesting or relevant. Be prepared discuss what they have in common.

By Water

November 4, 1825 - Erie Canal opened

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November 17, 1869 - Suez Canal opened

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November 18, 1903 - Panama Canal, U.S./Panama sign treaty

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By Land

November 7,1885 - Canadian Pacific Railway, Last spike driven

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November 13, 1927 - Holland Tunnel opened

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By Air

November 29,1929 - First flight over the South Pole, Byrd and crew of 3

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November 22, 1935 - First trans-Pacific airmail flight

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