USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Summary. The area that became Panama was part of Colombia until the Panamanians revolted, with U.S. support, in 1903. In 1904, the United States and Panama signed a treaty that allowed the United States to build and operate a canal that traversed Panama.

Detailed explanation-2: -When Panamanian forces revolted against Colombia, the United States quickly. sent ten warships to put down the rebellion and reestablish Colombian control. recognized Panama’s independence and signed a treaty to build the Panama Canal.

Detailed explanation-3: -In response, President Theodore Roosevelt gave tacit approval to a rebellion by Panamanian nationalists, which began on November 3, 1903. To aid the rebels, the U.S.-administered railroad in Panama removed its trains from the northern terminus of Colón, thus stranding Colombian troops sent to crush the insurrection.

Detailed explanation-4: -The financial terms were unacceptable to Colombia’s congress, and it rejected the offer. President Roosevelt responded by dispatching U.S. warships to Panama City (on the Pacific) and Colón (on the Atlantic) in support of Panamanian independence.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The US supported the Panamanian rebellion against Columbia in order to get a favorable deal to build the Panama Canal.