Multiple choice

Why did the U.S. support the Panamanian Revolution

  1. Wanted to create bonds and alliances throughout Latin America

  2. Wanted to acquire permission and land to build Panama Canal

  3. Wanted to remove the final element of Spanish control in Latin Amer.

  4. Wanted to spread democracy across Central America

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The U.S. supported Panamanian independence from Colombia specifically to secure rights to build the Panama Canal, which was strategically vital for naval and commercial transit.