Asked by xochitl

Why did Roosevelt become involved in the Panamanian rebellion against Colombia?

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Responses

to limit Colombia's power

to limit Colombia's power

to show American might in Latin America

to show American might in Latin America

to ensure the Panama Canal would be built

to ensure the Panama Canal would be built

to support freedom and independence

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
to ensure the Panama Canal would be built

Roosevelt backed Panamanian rebels and prevented Colombian forces from suppressing them so the U.S. could secure rights to build and control the Panama Canal.