277. America Drills Through Hell’s Gorge (Part 5)
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Panama's Independence and the U.S. Intervention
This chapter explores America's early 20th-century involvement in Central America, focusing on its role in Panama's revolt against Colombia. It highlights the strategic military and financial support provided by the U.S., the controversial signing of the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, and the establishment of the Panama Canal Zone. The narrative captures the complexities of American imperialism, the challenges faced during the canal's construction, and the local responses to foreign intervention.
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