Roosevelt wanted to build a Panama Canal. Colombia refused to agree to a settlement for the Isthmus of Panama. Roosevelt assisted the Panamanians in revolting against Colombia. When Panama declared its' independence, the US was quick to officially recognize its' independence. The US then successfully negotiated a treaty with Panama to build the Canal.
Roosevelt urged the people of Panama to revolt from Colombia so that the US could build a canal there without approval from 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.
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
Teddy Roosevelt encouraged Panamanian rebels to revolt and declare independence from Colombia.
He encouraged Panama to rebel against colombia apex
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The United States assisted in a Panamanian revolt against Colombia, and Panama became an independent country.
A Panamanian revolt An insurrection against Colombia U.S. forces helping to spark a rebellion
The United States assisted in a Panamanian revolt against Colombia, and Panama became an independent country.
The Spanish from 1499 colonized Colombia and the nation gained independence in 1819. The citizens of New Grenada (present day Columbia) started to revolt against Spanish rule in 1810.