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A major reason why the United States oversaw the building of the Panama Canal was to
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fulfill our treaty obligations to Spain.
fulfill our treaty obligations to Spain.
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increase the prosperity of Central America.
increase the prosperity of Central America.
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insure the re-election of President McKinley.
insure the re-election of President McKinley.
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increase the mobility of the U.S. naval fleet.
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The correct response to the question regarding why the United States oversaw the building of the Panama Canal is:
**D - increase the mobility of the U.S. naval fleet.**
The canal significantly shortened the travel distance for naval and commercial ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, enhancing U.S. military and trade capabilities.
**D - increase the mobility of the U.S. naval fleet.**
The canal significantly shortened the travel distance for naval and commercial ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, enhancing U.S. military and trade capabilities.