How did Theodore Roosevelt use big stick diplomacy to construct the Panama Canal?

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Roosevelt threatened to invade and colonize Colombia.

Roosevelt threatened to invade and colonize Colombia.

Roosevelt supported Panama's revolution against Colombia.

Roosevelt supported Panama's revolution against Colombia.

Roosevelt negotiated with Nicaragua and Colombia to build the canal.

Roosevelt negotiated with Nicaragua and Colombia to build the canal.

Roosevelt sent a naval fleet to force Colombia to give up land for the canal.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Roosevelt supported Panama's revolution against Colombia.

This reflects Roosevelt's use of big stick diplomacy, where he used the threat of military intervention to support Panama's independence from Colombia, ultimately facilitating the construction of the Panama Canal.