Question

What was the main reason Theodore Roosevelt built the Panama Canal?

A)To connect the Atlantic and Pacific for military and merchant reasons
B)To show Panama the U.S. could and would take over their country
C)To create jobs for Americans
D)To show Europeans nations the U.S. was a strong

Answer 1

I’d say A but I’m not sure, so don’t take my word for it

Answer 2

A)To connect the Atlantic and Pacific for military and merchant reasons

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