Which of the following summarizes how the Panama Canal contributed to U.S. foreign policy goals in the Caribbean?(1 point)

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The Panama Canal was a strategic move to empower Panama and bring economic and political interests to Panama.
The Panama Canal was a strategic move to empower Panama and bring economic and political interests to Panama.

The Panama Canal was a strategic move to strengthen U.S. and Caribbean relations and to broaden economic and political interests in Latin America.
The Panama Canal was a strategic move to strengthen U.S. and Caribbean relations and to broaden economic and political interests in Latin America.

The Panama Canal was an attempt to reconciliate with Panama after U.S. involvement created conflict between Panama and Colombia.
The Panama Canal was an attempt to reconciliate with Panama after U.S. involvement created conflict between Panama and Colombia.

The Panama Canal was an attempt to improve trade between the U.S. and the Caribbean as it connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Answer 1

The most accurate response summarizing how the Panama Canal contributed to U.S. foreign policy goals in the Caribbean would be:

The Panama Canal was a strategic move to strengthen U.S. and Caribbean relations and to broaden economic and political interests in Latin America.

This response highlights the canal's importance in enhancing U.S. influence in the region and improving trade and relations with Caribbean countries.