What was the main motivation for the U. S. to become involved in the completion of the Panama Canal? (3 points)
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Panama would become a protectorate of the U.S. The U.S. would economically benefit from control of the canal zone. The canal would remove trade barriers between the U.S. and South America.

Explanation:

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The United States would economically benefit from control of the canal zone

Explanation:

Panama gave the U.S. a permanent lease to control the canal area and also gave them the right to construct the canal. In return, the U.S. promised to pay for the canal and to protect Panama. The U.S. economically benefitted because more ships could be sent in a shorter period of time and as a result they would make more money.

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