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What was the main reason Theodore Roosevelt built the Panama Canal?

A)To connect the Atlantic and Pacific for military and merchant reasons
B)To show Panama the U.S. could and would take over their country
C)To create jobs for Americans
D)To show Europeans nations the U.S. was a strong

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I’d say A but I’m not sure, so don’t take my word for it
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Answer:

A)To connect the Atlantic and Pacific for military and merchant reasons

Step-by-step explanation:

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