Question

How did Theodore Roosevelt convince a government of Columbia to agree to give the US control over the land where the Panama Canal would be bulit

Answer 1

The U.S. supported (fostered) a revolt by Panamanian separatists in Columbia. The war only lasted a few hours and Panama became a separate nation that the U.S. dominated. They paid Panama a few million dollars for 100 year rights to the Canal Zone.

Answer 2

He couldn't, so instead he encouraged Panama to rebel and form a new nation.(APEXS)Hope it helps:))