In the early 1800’s America and Britain wanted to created a more efficient and easier way to trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. They originally planned to build a canal in Nicaragua. However, it really never got any much further than planning the outline. After the failed attempt of the French trying to build a canal through Panama, the Americans decided they wanted to continue what was once started. John Hay and President Roosevelt were then met with the government of Panama to come to agreements with the construction of what is now known as the Panama Canal and known to be the center of global
In the early 1800’s America and Britain wanted to created a more efficient and easier way to trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. They originally planned to build a canal in Nicaragua. However, it really never got any much further than planning the outline. After the failed attempt of the French trying to build a canal through Panama, the Americans decided they wanted to continue what was once started. John Hay and President Roosevelt were then met with the government of Panama to come to agreements with the construction of what is now known as the Panama Canal and known to be the center of global