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Through which countrys does the Panama canal pass through?

Panama is the only country the canal passes through. There was initially interest (a bit of which remains to this day) of building the canal through Nicaragua - there are three proposals being 'floated' around in Nicaragua currently to build a new trans-oceanic passing, but the Panama Canal only goes through Panama.


Did the us help Panama build the Panama Canal?

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What did the us first build across panama?

the canal


Which Country did the US back for independence in order to build the Panama Canal?

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Who was the president responible for the panama canal?

Theodore Roosevelt was in office when he was authorized by the US Congress to purchase rights to build the Panama Canal through the passing of the Spooner Act in 1902.


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so ships and boats have an easier route to get through the Americas .


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

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.


What small country did the US build a canal across?

Panama


What the Roosevelt do to allow the US to build a canal in Panama?

He encouraged Panama to rebel against Colombia.


What did Roosevelt do to allow the us the build a canal in Panama?

He encouraged Panama to rebel against Colombia.


What did Roosevelt do to allow US to build a canal Panama?

he encouraged Panama to rebel against Colombia.


Who owned the Panama Canal before Panama?

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