Question
Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal in Panama? (1 point) Responses
to establish a Latin American military base
to reduce the time and cost of shipping goods
to support Panama in its rebellion against Colombia
to punish Latin American nations for not paying their foreign debts
to establish a Latin American military base
to reduce the time and cost of shipping goods
to support Panama in its rebellion against Colombia
to punish Latin American nations for not paying their foreign debts
Answers
GPT-4o mini
President Roosevelt wanted to build a canal in Panama primarily **to reduce the time and cost of shipping goods**. The Panama Canal would provide a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, significantly improving trade and military mobility.