What was the main motivation for the U. S. to become involved in the completion of the Panama Canal?

The canal would remove trade barriers between the United States and South America.

The United States would economically benefit from control of the canal zone

. Panama would become a protectorate of the United States.

The United States would eliminate the European financial presence in Central America.

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7 June, 13:19

What was the main motivation for the U. S. to become involved in the completion of the Panama Canal?

The canal would remove trade barriers between the United States and South America.

The United States would economically benefit from control of the canal zone

. Panama would become a protectorate of the United States.

The United States would eliminate the European financial presence in Central America.

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Ashley Summers · Answer 1

The answer is The canal would remove trade barriers between the United States and South America. because they would need to move around all of south america