Conclusion
Abstract
This chapter focuses on the decisive moment that led to the creation of the Panama Canal and the waning of Nicaragua as the site of a potential transisthmian canal. The apparent abruptness of the decision to build the canal in Panama in 1902 belied the steady buildup of a new American way of looking at the world – emerging in the context of the Spanish–American War – that was heavily informed by the American press. The final turn towards Panama profoundly altered the course of Nicaraguan history and effectively stymied dreams of regional unity.
Fields of Study & Subjects
History and International Relations
Historical Studies in Central America
Historical Studies in Latin America
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 255–270
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter