I believe it’s international defense block
Answer:
It was the place where many great kingdoms exist
Explanation:
Before imperialism , empires such as Mapungubwe, Mutapa, Rozvi and Ndebele managed to thrive in this region and contributed to the development of Zimbabwe's trade routes, agricultural process, and public infrastructures.
After European imperialist come, they managed to defeat the existing kingdoms and took possession of all resources in the country. Since the locals did not benefited from these resources exploitations, the economy in Zimbabwe became destroyed over time. Today, it is considered as one of the poorest country in the world.
The United States wanted a method of export and transportation to and from the United States originally when Panama was a part of Colombia. This is why they helped Panama's revolution to become its own independent country. If they had good relations and Panama went as planned, the US could finally build the canal they wanted so badly. The canal now allows transportation of many of the goods we purchase and use today here in the United States.