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My impression about the Panama canal is that the great revolution is going to introduce in the trade of the world is in the trade between the east and the west coast of the United States. -William Howard Taft

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November 3 , 1903 President Roosevelt sent ships to Panama to prevent Colombian interference. US recognized
their independence, less than 2 weeks later Panama & the US signed a treaty allowing the canal to be built.

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A form of american foreign policy to further its aims in Latin america

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Stop European nations from sending troops to the Caribbean or Cntral America

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United States Navy battle ships.

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Treaty with Britain stating the U.S. had exclusive rights to build a canal in Central America

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Panama Canal zone was acquired in 1903