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they had to decide to build the canal in Nicaragua or panama they chose to build it in panama .
Panama belonged to Colombia. The US tried to negotiate with Colombia for permission to build the canal and control it once it was built but a deal could not be worked out. After a time, Panama revolted from Colombia ,the US backed the revolution , Panama became independent and an agreement to build the canal was made.
it was the most importantthing he did during his presidential terms.
The Erie Canal took 8 years. It took ten years to build the Panama Canal.
The French and the U.S. worked together to build the Panama canal.
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Teddy Roosevelt took over the area to build the canal with no legal consent from Panama to be there.
The United States assisted in a Panamanian revolt against Columbia and Panama became an independent country.
to transport goods
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THe Panama Canal was built by the United States of America.
the canal