Mc)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.
(mc)which of the following was a prominent argument used to support the united states’ acquisition of overseas territories during the late 19th century?
the united states had a divine destiny to dominate the affairs of the western hemisphere.
the united states needed access to raw materials and different regions for american-made goods.
the united states needed a colonial empire to provide men for military selection.
the united states was the only nation with the military power to stop the spread of communism in the developing world.
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