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Term. Definition. Knowledge Connections. Picture. Essential Question. How was the United States' involvement in Panama an example of imperialism?. What problem remained?. One problem still remained for the US…. It took too long for ships traveling from the East Cost to reach the West Coast.

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  1. Term Definition Knowledge Connections Picture

  2. Essential Question How was the United States' involvement in Panama an example of imperialism?

  3. What problem remained? One problem still remained for the US… It took too long for ships traveling from the East Cost to reach the West Coast President THEODORE ROOSEVELT took this issue very seriously If the US wanted to: • Defend its Pacific territories more easily • Have merchants reach Asia more quickly Then something had to be done!

  4. What was the solution? The Solution: Build a canal across the ISTHMUS of Panama A narrow strip of land There was still a problem, Panama was part of the nation of Colombia Colombia did not want to give up this land

  5. How was access gained to Panama? 1903 The United States helps Panama win its independence In return, Panama agrees to the building of the PANAMA CANAL

  6. When did the canal open? Construction of the PANAMA CANAL began in 1904 The canal opened in 1914

  7. Essential Question How was the United States' involvement in Panama an example of imperialism?

  8. The US builds a canal through the Isthmus of Panama

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