How did the US get the land to build the panama canal?

Answer 1

In 1902 Columbia controlled the area and President Roosevelt used some diplomacy to get some wealthy residence to declare independence and promise military support. Panama became a country in 1903 and a treaty was signed giving the US control of the land to build the project.

Answer 2

The main obstacle in building the canal was

Colombia, whose senate refused to give the United

States a piece of its territory. In 1903 the U.S. government

supported a Panamanian rebellion against Colombia

and quickly recognized the independence of Panama!!

Answer 3

The French at first bought the land from Columbia to build the Canal. They lost many of their workers to diseases carried by mosquitos. The French left the job site, realizing they were losing more than they were gaining. The U.S. bought the job from the French, for a pretty good deal I might add. The French basically gave away the job because they knew the U.S. would fail to complete the Canal. Now the U.S. had problems buying the land from Columbia. We thought that we would get the same deal as the French did, but we got a more expensive deal. We built schools and homes near the job site so it would be comfortable living for the workers. We also found a way to reduce the mosquito population by draining sewage drains and spraying.

Answer 4

The United States of America was given the land it needed to build the Panama Canal through the signing of the Hayâ??Herran Treaty. The treaty was signed on January 21, 1903.