In order to acquire the Canal Zone, the United States supported Panama's revolt against

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The United States supported Panama's revolt against Colombia in order to acquire the Canal Zone. Colombia had control over Panama at the time and negotiations for the construction of the Canal had stalled, leading the US to support a rebellion in Panama. This eventually led to Panama declaring independence from Colombia and granting the US control over the Canal Zone.

In Order to Acquire the Canal Zone, the United States