Question

Which of these was the primary cause for U.S. military intervention in Colombia in 1903?
Responses
A The United States was fighting the spread of communism.The United States was fighting the spread of communism.
B Colombia rejected the U.S. offer to build a canal through Panama.Colombia rejected the U.S. offer to build a canal through Panama.
C Under a ruthless dictator, Colombia’s military had invaded Panama.Under a ruthless dictator, Colombia’s military had invaded Panama.
D The Colombian province of Panama had formed an alliance with Nicaragua.The Colombian province of Panama had formed an alliance with Nicaragua.

Answer 1

The primary cause for U.S. military intervention in Colombia in 1903 was:

**B Colòmbia rejected the U.S. offer to build a canal through Panama.**

The U.S. sought to build a canal through Panama to facilitate maritime trade and military movement, but when Colombia rejected the treaty to allow this, the U.S. supported Panama's independence movement and subsequently recognized Panama, leading to the construction of the Panama Canal.