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Question 23 • **MFISD US HISTORY STUDIES SINCE 1877 A 22-23 CR

Why did President Roosevelt support the rebels in Panama when they declared independence from Colombia?

Answer

A

The rebels promised to provide laborers to help the US build the Panama Canal.

B

Colombia threatened to attack US workers if they began work on a canal.

C

Colombia had raised the price for the rights to build the Panama Canal.

D

The rebels promised to allow freedom of religion in Panama.

Explanation

The United States wanted to build a canal across Panama, which was then part of Colombia. When Colombia sought more money for the canal rights than the United States had agreed to pay, President Roosevelt supported Panama’s independence, making it possible for the United States to negotiate directly with the new country. Choice C, about Colombia raising the price for the canal rights, is correct.

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