How did the U.S. gain control of the Panama Canal Zone in order to build the Panama Canal? (Choose 2)

Question

A.
The U.S. backed a rebellion in Panama.
B.
The U.S. paid the Colombian government $10 million dollars
C.
The U.S. paid the newly independent Panama $10 million dollars.
D.
The U.S. signed a treaty with France to take over the building of the canal.

Answer 1

The two correct choices for how the U.S. gained control of the Panama Canal Zone in order to build the Panama Canal are:

A. The U.S. backed a rebellion in Panama.
C. The U.S. paid the newly independent Panama $10 million dollars.