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jun 1, 1850 - Clayton Bulwer Treaty

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Both US and Britain wanted to build a canal through Central America, which would allow ships to shortcut South America.

Treaty made sure that no nation would independently build and control a canal in Central America.

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Date:

jun 1, 1850
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~ 176 years ago