Question

Study the outline of the building of the Panama Canal as a review. Then, choose the best answer in response to the question. Why was Panama so eager to cooperate with the U.S. after it gained rights to the canal?
Panama Canal
France began construction but was unable to finish.
The U.S. was very interested in seeing the construction of the canal completed.
Control of the canal and surrounding lands switched from Columbian government to Panamanian government.
U.S. finished building the canal.
Panama gained complete control of the canal.

Answer 1

A. The U.S. offered to grant Panama its independence in exchange for the project rights.
B. The U.S. supported Panama during its fight for independence.
C. The U.S. threatened to take away Panama’s protectorate status.
D. The U.S. was one of Panama’s largest trade partners.

Answer 2

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