USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Spain granted independence to its Central America colonies in 1821, and Panama was absorbed into “Gran Colombia, ” a union led by liberator Simón Bolívar that included Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Detailed explanation-3: -Independence of Panama from Spain was accomplished through a bloodless revolt between 10 November 1821 and 28 November 1821. Seizing the opportunity, when the Spanish governor left Panama to march on rebellious Ecuadorians, José de Fábrega led a push for independence.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1493, during his second voyage, Columbus founded Isabela, the first permanent Spanish settlement in the New World, on Hispaniola.