Why was the Panama Canal considered another form of “Yankee Imperialism” to the people of Latin America?

Answer 1

Imperialism hardly.
At the time Columbia controlled what is now Panama, and the Columbian government was strongly being influenced by Germany and Kasier Wilhelm. The Imperil Germany had plans of taking over where the French left of and with Columbia building the canal for under Imperial German control.
Did the Panamanians want independence from Columbia? Do not know can’t say I imagine some did some did not. I do now that things were better for the every Panamanian afterwards. The US built the canal, operated, protected, and managed the canal and shared it with everyone. The Panamanians benefited the most from it, they attained a standard of living that exceeded that of there neighbors. The majority of revenues generated from the canal went to Panama, not the US. Not to mention the US gave it back, we did not sell it to them, we paid to build it and we gave it back to them. How can one equate that with Colonial India, Africa, etc? I can not equate that with my interpretation of Imperialism.

Answer 2

Theodore Roosevelt, who became president of the United States in 1901, believed that a U.S.-controlled canal across Central America was a vital strategic interest to the U.S. This idea gained wide impetus following the destruction of the battleship USS Maine, in Cuba, on February 15, 1898. The USS Oregon, a battleship stationed in San Francisco, was dispatched to take her place, but the voyage — around Cape Horn — took 67 days. Although she was in time to join in the Battle of Santiago Bay, the voyage would have taken just three weeks via Panama.
Roosevelt was able to reverse a previous decision by the Walker Commission in favour of a Nicaragua Canal, and pushed through the acquisition of the French Panama Canal effort. Panama was then part of Colombia, so Roosevelt opened negotiations with the Colombians to obtain the necessary rights. In early 1903 the Hay-Herran Treaty was signed by both nations, but the Colombian Senate failed to ratify the treaty.
In a controversial move, Roosevelt implied to Panamanian rebels that if they revolted, the U.S. Navy would assist their cause for independence. Panama proceeded to proclaim its independence on November 3, 1903, and the USS Nashville in local waters impeded any interference from Colombia (see gunboat diplomacy).
The victorious Panamanians returned the favor to Roosevelt by allowing the United States control of the Panama Canal Zone on February 23, 1904, for US$10 million (as provided in the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, signed on November 18, 1903).

Answer 3

The Panama Canal had to be constructed for the benefit of not only the United States, but for the World. We had the resources to do it, and had we not, someone else, probably a Europeon power would have. Imperialism? It helped the Latin American countries tremendously also. The canal improved commerce for the entire world.

Answer 4

Because we ,uh, kinda carved out the Panama Canal zone from the country of Columbia without their permission for our own benfit.

Answer 5

That answer can be found in your history books.

Answer 6

Because it was popular lingo for a popular way to take something for nothing. Believe me, it's been going on everywhere, and wouldn't you know . . . it was a democrat president (Carter) who obliged their belly-achin' and gave it to them. Oh well. God Bless you.

Answer 7

because we went in and took what we wanted and dared them to object.

Answer 8

target made the point - no books needed

Answer 9

http://www.wsws.org/articles/1999/dec1999/cana-d22.shtml

have a look here it might help...