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1. Nicaragua
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3. Why the U.S. wanted to control the area:
Nicaragua had a great canal that was used for transoceanic route. The possibility of
economic riches attracted many countries. Afraid of Britain's colonial intentions,
Nicaragua held discussions with the United States in 1849, leading to a treaty that
gave the United States exclusive rights to a transit route across Nicaragua. In return,
the United States promised protection of Nicaragua from other foreign intervention.
When a revolt against the government jeopardized American interest in Nicaragua in
1912, U.S. Marines arrived and stayed until 1925. As a possible site for a interocean
canal Nicaragua was particularly an interest and was important. The U.S. wanted to
make sure no foreign power gained control of the route.

4. -was the first official U.S. representative that arrived in Nicaragua
Ephraim George Squier
United States businessman that singed a treaty in -
Nicaragua that gave his company “Accessory Transit
Company” exclusive rights to build a transisthmian
canal within twelve years. Also gave him exclusive
rights to the canal. Cornelius Vanderbilt