Multiple choice

How did the U.S. gain the Panama Canal Zone?

  1. They helped the Panamanians revolt

  2. They stole it

  3. They had an agreement with Columbia

  4. The French gave it to them

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Explanation

The U.S. supported a Panamanian revolution against Colombia to secure the rights to build the canal. This allowed the U.S. to negotiate directly with the newly independent Panama.