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