Question

To build the Panama Canal, the United States backed a revolution in

Answer 1

The best answer is A.

In 1903, the United  States supported a rebel group from Panama which was then part of Colombia. 

The US signed a treaty with Colombia called the Hay - Herran treaty which granted the USA use of the canal on its completion.

The Colombian government refused to sign for fear of losing sovereignty  and the US responded by approving a rebellion by Panama nationalists which started on November 1903.

The US sent a battle ship to Panama  to " protect American lives" in Panama  making  Colombian forces  afraid to sail to Panama to quell the rebellion. The rebellion succeeded and Panama declared itself independent from Colombia.

 

Answer 2

Answer:

The best answer is A.

Explanation:

In 1903, the United  States supported a rebel group from Panama which was then part of Colombia. 

The US signed a treaty with Colombia called the Hay - Herran treaty which granted the USA use of the canal on its completion.

The Colombian government refused to sign for fear of losing sovereignty  and the US responded by approving a rebellion by Panama nationalists which started on November 1903.

The US sent a battle ship to Panama  to " protect American lives" in Panama  making  Colombian forces  afraid to sail to Panama to quell the rebellion. The rebellion succeeded and Panama declared itself independent from Colombia.