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.

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