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It seemed like it was idealism in the beginning, but really it was realism. Because the United States was willing to intervene and help the people of Panama to fight against Columbia so that they become an independent nation. Once they became independent, the United States signed a treaty to start building the Panama Canal.

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Summary of the Video:
Gives information on how Panama gained independence. And how they were willing to let the US construct the canal.

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History Brief: Theodore Roosevelt and the Panama Canal

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http://readingthroughhistory.com/ In this episode, Theodore Roosevelt becomes President of the United States, wins the Nobel Peace Prize, and seizes control of the Panama Canal Zone.

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The US began using the Big stick Policy, when Panama decided to go to war for their independence and with the help of the US they beat Colombia. And Panama gave the concent to build the canal.

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Roosevelt negotiated with Colombia's officials creating a treaty that would give them a 6-mile wide zone for $10 million and a annual payment of $250,00. The Columbian senate rejected the treaty. Once the Panamanians won their independence they used the Rooselvelt Corollary to begin constructing.

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How was the US able to gain power over Panama? 

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How was the US able to gain power over Panama? 

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A Country in Central America

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Who was the President of the United States during this time? How did he feel about this situation? 

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Who was the President of the United States during this time? How did he feel about this situation? 

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The president of the US at the time was Theodore Roosevelt. He wasn't against this idea he believed it would benefit the United States. But it was Columbia who disaggreed with it.

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What did the United States want with Panama? 

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What did the United States want with Panama? 

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The United States wanted to use Panama, because they wanted to build and control a canal across Panama and Columbia. They believed that it was the shortest route for their warships.