Question

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

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Roosevelt wanted very much for the US to build a canal across the isthmus of Panama which was controlled by Colombia. Colombia wouldn't allow the canal being built there , so when Panamians revolted form Colombia, , Roosevelt was quick to give them US support.