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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Panama and Latin America

Question 4 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Why was Roosevelt angry with Colombia?

Answer
A
Colombia refused to ratify the treaty giving the US the right to build the canal.
B
Colombia refused to negotiate with the US diplomats.
C
Colombia refused to grant independence to the people of Panama.

Explanation

Roosevelt wanted the United States to build a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. Colombia refused to ratify the treaty that would have granted the U.S. the rights needed to build it, so Roosevelt became angry and supported Panama’s separation from Colombia. The correct choice is that Colombia refused to ratify the canal treaty.

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