One effect of the Spanish-American War was increased interest in foreign trade. This led to the building of the Panama Canal. Explain how Theodore Roosevelt led this mission to create a shortcut through Latin America. Include in your explanation the following treaties: Hay - Pauncefote Treaty, Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty.

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One effect of the Spanish-American War was increased interest in foreign trade. This led to the building of the Panama Canal. Explain how Theodore Roosevelt led this mission to create a shortcut through Latin America. Include in your explanation the following treaties: Hay - Pauncefote Treaty, Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty.

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The hay Pauncefote Treaty allowed the US to construct and have full control in managing and regulating a canal. The Hay Bunau-Varilla Treaty established the Panama Canal zone and subsequientially the construction of the Panama Canal.