Why did the U. S. dispatch warships to the waters off Panama?

A. to annex the land needed to build the Panama Canal

B. to aid a Panamanian rebellion against Colombia

C. to prevent Panama from giving control of the Canal Zone to Britain

D. to ensure that Panamanian debts to American bankers were repaid

Ineed ! 10 more minutes until test is ! will give 15+ points and ! kansas history which is an example of popular sovereignty? a. the fugitive slave law enforces stricter penalties for people who runaways. b. the united states congress passes a bill limiting the slave trade. c. settlers in nebraska vote on whether they wish to make slavery legal. d. an abolitionist exercises free speech by publishing a newspaper.