Question

What was Theodore Roosevelt's primary reason for urging Panama to revolt against Columbia?(1 point)Responsesto support Panama's independenceto support Panama's independenceto improve U.S.-Panama diplomatic relationsto improve U.S.-Panama diplomatic relationsto establish U.S. supremacy in Latin Americato establish U.S. supremacy in Latin Americato access land for a canal across the Isthmus of Panama

Answer 1

To access land for a canal across the Isthmus of Panama — Roosevelt wanted Panama independent so the U.S. could secure rights to build and control the Panama Canal.