Question

What was Theodore Roosevelt's primary reason for urging Panama to revolt against Columbia?(1 point)Responsesto support Panama's independenceto support Panama's independenceto improve U.S.-Panama diplomatic relationsto improve U.S.-Panama diplomatic relationsto establish U.S. supremacy in Latin Americato establish U.S. supremacy in Latin Americato 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 maritime trade and improving naval mobility, leading to the construction of the Panama Canal.