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A major reason why the United States oversaw the building of the Panama Canal was to
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A
fulfill our treaty obligations to Spain.
fulfill our treaty obligations to Spain.
B
increase the prosperity of Central America.
increase the prosperity of Central America.
C
insure the re-election of President McKinley.
insure the re-election of President McKinley.
D
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.
