On the Go worksheet

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 Location:

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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 Location:

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November 13, 1927 -- Holland Tunnel opened

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By Air

November 29, 1929 -- 1st flight over the South Pole, Byrd and crew of 3 Location:

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November 22, 1935 -- 1st transpacific airmail flight Location:

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