What primary benefit did theodore roosevelt see in digging a canal through panama?
a)it would facilitate better understanding between colombia and the united states.
b)it would save time for passengers and merchants in their travels.
c) would strengthen the navy and enable the united states to guard its colonies.
d)it would enable foreign countries to easily access both north and south america.

C.  

It would strengthen the navy and enable the United States to guard its colonies. YES IT IS CORRECT  I HAVE TOOK THE TEST.

C) would strengthen the navy and enable the United States to guard its colonies.

Explanation:

The primary advantage that Theodore Roosevelt found in burrowing a waterway through Panama was that it would spare time for travelers and vendors in their movements. It would make the movement time shorter between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

hernan cortes;

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