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authorized funds for the purchase of the Canal Zone
authorized funds for the purchase of the Canal Zone
Theodore Roosevelt effectively sponsored the creation of the nation of Panama out a portion of Colombia and then immediately entered into a treaty with the newly-formed government of Panama to build the canal. Needless to say, this did not sit well with the Colombian government.
The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama. So Teddy Roosevelt supported Panamanian rebels to get what he wanted.
Theodore Roosevelt was in office when he was authorized by the US Congress to purchase rights to build the Panama Canal through the passing of the Spooner Act in 1902.
The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama. So Teddy Roosevelt supported Panamanian rebels to get what he wanted.
The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama. So Teddy Roosevelt supported Panamanian rebels to get what he wanted.
Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt benifited the Panama Canal.
After Colombia refused to grant permission for the construction of a canal, Theodore Roosevelt supported a rebellion in Panama against Colombian rule. Once the rebellion succeeded, Panama quickly signed a treaty with the United States allowing for the construction of the Panama Canal.
The canal became known as the Panama Canal . Theodore Roosevelt had a major role in committing the United States to its construction.
President Theodore Roosevelt aided in the building of the Panama Canal. Construction began in 1904 and was completed ten years later.