Do US help blanking independence to contract a canal

Answer 1

Yes, the United States played a significant role in helping Panama gain independence in order to secure control over the construction of the Panama Canal. In the early 20th century, the US supported Panama's independence movement against Colombia, which eventually led to Panama becoming an independent country in 1903. The US then negotiated a treaty with Panama that granted them control over a 10-mile wide zone where the Panama Canal would be built. The US completed the construction of the canal in 1914 and maintained control over it until 1999 when it was officially handed over to Panama.