This political cartoon was published in 1906 Why did the United States take the action that is demonstrated in this cartoon?
to negotiate a peace between Colombia and Panama
to create a shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
to instigate at war between Latin Amercan countries
to punish South American countries for not paying the debts

B. To create a shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Explanation:

This is because those who where shipping goods by sea from East to West had to go ALL the way around South America. Therefore, building the Panama Canal made it easier and took less time to ship goods across the sea.

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is there multiple choice or do you need like an essay answer?