Why was the panama canal a feat of engineering?

There were many obstacles to overcome in building the canal. The dense jungle, The elevation of the mountains, Getting the soil and rock out of the way, The difference in tides between the Pacific and the Caribbean. and diseases like Malaria and Yellow Fever. I hope this helps you out and have a good day. :)

an unexpected salary cut

to reform the distraught soviet union, the democratization of the communist party was promoted through party secretary mikhail gorbachev's policies of “perestroika” and “glasnost.” perestroika refers to the reconstruction of the political and economic system established by the communist party.