Question

Why did the United States support Panama’s revolt and independence from Columbia?

To prevent British and French expansion in the region


To establish a US colony in central America


To build a Canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific


To justify the sailing of US warships in the Caribbean Sea

Answer 1

to build a canal linking the atlantic and pacific.

Step-by-step explanation:

The United States wanted to trade with South America as well as with the Pacific region so they needed the Canal to be built to enable passage. They supported the Independence because they needed their people in power to help them build the canal which would result in a lot of money being earned.