Why did the United States support rebel groups to declare their independence from Colombia and form the country of Panama?

a. The Colombian government had been blocking U. S. plans to build a canal in Panama.

b. The United States wanted to promote the spread of democracy throughout Latin America.

c. The Spanish controlled Colombia and refused to allow U. S. merchants to trade in the country.

d. The Panamanian rebels were in control of important trade routes that the United States needed to access.

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Maryjane

19 July, 10:37

Why did the United States support rebel groups to declare their independence from Colombia and form the country of Panama?

a. The Colombian government had been blocking U. S. plans to build a canal in Panama.

b. The United States wanted to promote the spread of democracy throughout Latin America.

c. The Spanish controlled Colombia and refused to allow U. S. merchants to trade in the country.

d. The Panamanian rebels were in control of important trade routes that the United States needed to access.

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Yusuf Leach · Answer 1

Actually it is A The Colombian government had been blocking U. S. plans to build a canal in Panama.

Joselyn Mendoza · Answer 2

The main reason why the United States supported rebel groups to declare their independence from Colombia and form the country of Panama was because " b. The United States wanted to promote the spread of democracy throughout Latin America" since their interest was involved.