The document discusses key figures and reasons related to the United States taking control of Panama in the early 1900s. It mentions Theodore Roosevelt and Alfred Manahan as key figures, and controlling the Caribbean Basin and defending other US territories as reasons for taking control of Panama.

1. PARTH DESAI
Block 3

2. PANAMA FLAG

3. CARTOON IMPERIALISM
(PANAMA)

4. KEY FIGURES IN PANAMA
Theodore (Teddy)
Alfred Manahan Roosevelt

5. MAP OF PANAMA

6. REASONS FOR TAKING CONTROL
OF PANAMA
• Good way to control Caribbean Basin
• Makes it easier to defend Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Phillipines