1 The main reason why the Americans wanted the Panama Canal built was to

A) open trade with Panama

B) have a naval base in Latin America

C) open negotiations with Columbia

D) cut travel time from the Atlantic to the pacific oceans

2 What is the best description for Woodrow Wilson's approach to foreign policy?

A) promote us investments and increase trade

B) speak softly a carry a big stick

C) use American influence to promote world freedom, democracy and peace

D) build the army and navy in order to equal the imperialism of other nations

question 1 is A

Question 2 is C

My opinion really ...

1. The main motive of the Americans to build the Panama canal was to open trade with Panama.

2. Woodrow Wilson's approach to foreign policy was to use American influence to promote world freedom, democracy and peace.

Further Explanations:

1. Panama Canal is a man-made 82km canal that bridges the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean and passes Isthmus of Panama It acts as a channel for marine trade. The United States commenced the building of the Panama railroad in 1850 to cross the Isthmus of Panama. It was completed in 1855 and soon became an essential infrastructure of the Western Hemisphere

2. Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United Nation who served his office from 1913-1921and is also known as the chief architect of League of Nation. After First World War he arranged for a Peace Treaty, including plans for League of Nation. He even received the Nobel Prize for his peace-making efforts.

Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: First World War

Keywords: Panama Canal, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Isthmus of Panama, Isthmus of Panama, Panama railroad, Western Hemisphere, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, United Nation, League of Nation, Peace Treaty, League of Nation, Nobel Prize