Question
Why did Roosevelt become involved in the Panamanian rebellion against Colombia?
(1 point)
• to limit Colombia's power
to show American might in
Latin America
to ensure the Panama Canal would be built
to support freedom and independence
(1 point)
• to limit Colombia's power
to show American might in
Latin America
to ensure the Panama Canal would be built
to support freedom and independence
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The primary reason Roosevelt became involved in the Panamanian rebellion against Colombia was **to ensure the Panama Canal would be built**. Roosevelt believed that constructing the canal was crucial for American maritime trade and military power, and supporting the rebellion against Colombian rule facilitated this objective.