United States invasion of Panama

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/united-states-invasion-of-panama

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. Where is United States invasion of Panama?Isthmus of Panama, Central America
2. How many people live in United States invasion of Panama?Approximately 4.3 million (as of 2023)
3. How big is United States invasion of Panama?75,417 square kilometers (29,119 square miles)
4. What is the capital of United States invasion of Panama?Panama City
5. What language do people speak in United States invasion of Panama?Spanish (official), English
6. What is the operation codename?Operation Just Cause

De facto dictator: A ruler who exercises absolute power in a country without being legally elected or appointed.
Racketeering: A criminal enterprise involving fraudulent or extortionate schemes, often for financial gain.
Regime change: The overthrow and replacement of a government, often by external forces.
Unilateral intervention: Military action taken by one country without the support or approval of other nations.