How did theodore roosevelt convince the government of colombia to agree to give the u. s. control over the land where the panama canal would be built? apex?

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Anahi Frederick

13 March, 21:31

How did theodore roosevelt convince the government of colombia to agree to give the u. s. control over the land where the panama canal would be built? apex?

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Brian Prince · Answer 1

The Colombians reject the treaty but at that time the people of Panama wanted to be an independent nation and free from Colombia so they revolted. The US struck a deal with Panama and promised to ensure the independence of Panama and lease the land where they would build the Canal. The Panama people accepted this and granted the rights to the US.