22. The desire for the Unites States to join the Atlantic and Pacific oceans led to A. The annexation of Nicaragua
B. The creation of the Panama Canal
C. The election of Teddy Roosevelt as president
D. All of the above

Correct answer is D. All of the above  

Explanation:

All options are correct because while participating in the campaign for presidential elections in 1904, president Roosevelt mentioned the Panama Canal project as one of main goals of his presidency.

Also, the creation of Panama Canal was totally funded by United States, and in 1914 connected two oceans.

Also, US controlled Nicaragua from 1912 until 1933 with a goal to secure that they will be the one to control the building of Nicaragua Canal.

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