Question

President Theodore Roosevelt sent troops to support Panamanian rebels in the fight against Colombia so that

Answer 1

President Theodore Roosevelt sent troops to support Panamanian rebels in the fight against Colombia so that the Colombians would grant the United States the rights to build a canal, which was in the best interest of the US. 

Answer 2

The United States and Latin America Quiz answers are

1.B

2. C

3. D

4.C

5.A

6.A

7.A

8.A

9.

10.C

11 and 12 are essay questions.