President Theodore Roosevelt addressed Colombian opposition to the U.S. offer to purchase land for the Panama Canal by supporting a revolution in Panama in 1903. When Panama declared independence from Colombia, the U.S. quickly recognized the new government and signed the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, which granted the U.S. control over the canal zone. This strategic move effectively bypassed Colombian resistance and secured U.S. interests in building the canal.
authorized funds for the purchase of the Canal Zone
authorized funds for the purchase of the Canal Zone
Theodore Roosevelt effectively sponsored the creation of the nation of Panama out a portion of Colombia and then immediately entered into a treaty with the newly-formed government of Panama to build the canal. Needless to say, this did not sit well with the Colombian government.
The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama. So Teddy Roosevelt supported Panamanian rebels to get what he wanted.
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.
The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama. So Teddy Roosevelt supported Panamanian rebels to get what he wanted.
The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama. So Teddy Roosevelt supported Panamanian rebels to get what he wanted.
Theodore Roosevelt benifited the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal
Roosevelt did not get permission to build the canal. The U.S. and the Panimanians went against Colombia in a rebellion and built it anyway :P i hope that answers ur question if u need more info go to i think is presidents.com ur something like that i don't quit remember! Well Have A Good Day ttfn
The canal became known as the Panama Canal . Theodore Roosevelt had a major role in committing the United States to its construction.
President Theodore Roosevelt aided in the building of the Panama Canal. Construction began in 1904 and was completed ten years later.