Panama Canal PDF
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This document provides information on the construction of the Panama Canal by the United States. It explores reasons behind building the canal, including the need for a faster trade route, and delves into the political context and the concept of imperialism in the construction process.
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Aim: Whydid the United States build the Panama Canal? Do now: What is Imperialism? What is a Canal? Canals are built to connect existing rivers, lakes, or oceans, enabling easier transportation of goods and people or facilitating water management. How did the U.S. Gain control of the Panama Canal...
Aim: Whydid the United States build the Panama Canal? Do now: What is Imperialism? What is a Canal? Canals are built to connect existing rivers, lakes, or oceans, enabling easier transportation of goods and people or facilitating water management. How did the U.S. Gain control of the Panama Canal? Panama was part of Colombia TR tried to purchase the land (Failed) Roosevelt started a conflict between Colombia and Panama Panama gained its independence, U.S. would control the Canal. Roosevelt’s famous words “Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick “Speak Softly Carry A Big Stick” The idea is negotiating peacefully but also having strength in case things go wrong. Threatening with the "big stick", or the military. Why did the U.S. want to build a Canal in Panama? Trade route quicker access from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. Naval Ships can move between oceans. Panama Canal started 1881 and finished 1914. American business could move good faster Latin American countries remained bitter over America’s control of the canal. America controlled the Panama Canal from 1904-1999. 95 years. Final summary: How does Theodore Roosevelt’s statement “Speak Quietly Carry a Big Stick” Show How America used Imperialism to acquire Panama Canal
