Summary:
Explores U.S. involvement in The build of the Panama Canal. Debates why the United States became involved with Latin America. Discusses what contribution the Panama Canal had for U.S. interests.
Why do you think the United States (U.S.) became involved with Latin America? If you said, it was because we wanted something, you are right. Throughout history we have always wanted something from somebody and as customary, we get it. In the case of Latin America, we were in need of a more logical passage from coast to coast. The perfect solution was, the Panama Canal. We knew what we needed, so we did everything in our power to get it. President Roosevelt didn't care how it happened or at what cost as long as it was ours. Once we took control of the canal we would not relinquish it. It wasn't until 1999 when we finally gave them back their land. Yet, today they are still paying for our involvement in the canal.
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