Why did the United States support rebel groups to declare their independence from Colombia and form the country of Panama?

A. The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama.
B. The United States wanted to promote the spread of democracy throughout Latin America.
C. The Spanish controlled Colombia and refused to allow U.S. merchants to trade in the country.

D. The Panamanian rebels were in control of important trade routes that the United States needed to access.

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Why did the United States support rebel groups to declare their independence from Colombia and form the country of Panama?

A.	The Colombian government had been blocking U.S. plans to build a canal in Panama.
 		B.	The United States wanted to promote the spread of democracy throughout Latin America.
 		C.	The Spanish controlled Colombia and refused to allow U.S. merchants to trade in the country.

D.	The Panamanian rebels were in control of important trade routes that the United States needed to access.

anonymous · Answer

which one do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

I think it's either A or D @marcorie

anonymous · Answer

your right it could be either or Because Panama had been willing to let US build the canal though their country while Colombia wouldn't.

anonymous · Answer

I think I'm gonna go with A because it makes slightly more sense @marcorie

anonymous · Answer

kk :)