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THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA AND
THE PANAMA CANAL TREATY
After attaining independence from Spain in 1821, Panama allied
itself with the Republic of Colombia. ...
In the late 1890s, the desire to improve commerce of the country
and effectiveness of the military led to the United States
decision to build a transoceanic canal. After debating on the
most economically sound route, it was determined that the Isthmus
of Panama was the most practical location. ... Colombia, hoping for more than the
$10,000,000 offered by the United States, commenced a ploy to
hold out until 1904 when the French concession was due to expire,
after which they would be able to demand more for the right to
construct a canal at the Isthmus of Panama. ... s determination to build the Canal, combined with
Panamas need for military support in their quest for
independence from Colombia, set the stage for a unique
partnership between the two countries. ... "the
right of way or transit across the Isthmus of Panama. ... free of
all encumbrances or restrictions whatsoever,"4 anchored naval
warships at the Atlantic port city of Colon, with orders to
"protect the Panama Railroad.
Approximate Word count = 918
Approximate Pages = 3.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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