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 correct answers are:

A. The U.S. backed a rebellion in Panama.

C. The U.S. paid the newly independent Panama $10 million dollars.