America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Hay-bunau-varilla Treaty (1903)

The video discusses the historical context and significance of the Panama Canal, highlighting the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty and the US's growing power in the Pacific and Latin America. It covers the Spanish-American War, the US's military strategy, and the challenges faced during the canal's construction, including disease and political negotiations with Colombia.

Explain the impact of the Spanish-American War on American foreign policy.

What were the challenges faced by the French in their attempt to build the Panama Canal?

What were the outcomes of the Panamanian revolution supported by the United States?