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what economic benefits did roosevelt hope to gain by supporting the independence of panama from colombia in 1903?

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What economic benefit did President Theordore Roosevelt hope to gain by supporting the independence of Panama from Colombia in 1903?

Canal could be built that would increase the speed of trade



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