Question

What was Theodore Roosevelt's primary reason for urging Panama to revolt against Columbia?
(1 point)
• to support Panama's independence
• to improve U.S. -Panama diplomatic relations
• to establish U.S. supremacy in Latin America
• to access land for a canal across the Isthmus of Panama

Answer 1

Theodore Roosevelt's primary reason for urging Panama to revolt against Colombia was **to access land for a canal across the Isthmus of Panama**. This was crucial for facilitating faster maritime trade routes and enhancing U.S. naval power.