These famous quotes from The Declaration of Independence have provided a foundation of liberty for over 200 years and provide clues to our forefathers original intentions. 1  slide 1 of 3. 2  slide 2 of 3. 3  slide 3 of  3.
Panama is not a US territory just for using the dollar. Remember other countries use the dollar: El Salvador, Ecuador, to name a couple. Panama really does not have an official currency. Its constitution strictly forbids any fiat currency. The dollar is in use by the market, but the government cannot force its use.
However, because this treaty was signed without the consent of the Panamanians, it became a contentious diplomatic issue between Panama and the United States. The Panamanian dissatisfaction toward U.S. control over the Canal Zone reached a peak in January of 1964, when riots over sovereignty of the Canal Zone broke out.