Question

What primary benefit did Theodore Roosevelt see in digging a canal through Panama? It would facilitate better understanding between Colombia and the United States. It would save time for passengers and merchants in their travels. It would strengthen the navy and enable the United States to guard its colonies. It would enable foreign countries to easily access both North and South America..

Answer 1

It would strengthen the navy and enable the U.S to guard its colonies. I believe the building of the Panama Canal was in time of Imperialism (not 100% sure), where countries were trying to take over smaller or weaker countries to accumulate more power.