The Panamanian government A need for more land for agriculture Interest in controlling foreign oil supplies Pay $40 million to a French company The desire to expand American gold reserves
Teddy Roosevelt.
Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt (better known as Teddy, or Rough Rider) was the president of the United States when the Panama Canal was being built.
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt.
The United States, under president Teddy Roosevelt built the Panama Canal.
Teddy Roosevelt built the canal.
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
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Teddy Roosevelt took over the area to build the canal with no legal consent from Panama to be there.
The canal became known as the Panama Canal . Theodore Roosevelt had a major role in committing the United States to its construction.