The US Military backed rebels who soon controlled independent Panama
San Jose, Costa Rica, is the capital of the North American nation other than Panama that is closest to the Panama Canal.
The U.S. military backed rebels who soon controlled independent Panama.
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Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
The US was trying to construct the Panama canal and wouldn't put up with rebellions from Panama.
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the Panama Canal
He wanted to get the rights to build a canal in Panama at a lower price.