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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

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

Roosevelt backed the Panamanian rebellion to secure U.S. rights to build and control the Panama Canal after Colombia wouldn't agree to the terms the U.S. wanted.