Why did Theodore Roosevelt encourage an independence movement among the Panamanian people?
A)To help eradicate the prevalent yellow journalism practices in Panama
B)To establish U.S. administration in Panama
C)To eliminate the rampant corruption in the Panamanian government
D)To prevent the rise of illegal Panamanian immigrants in the United States
E)To grant the United States unobstructed access to build its canal in Panama

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Theodore Roosevelt encouraged an independence movement among the Panamanian people primarily to ensure that the United States would have the ability to construct the Panama Canal without obstruction, which was crucial for military and economic reasons.

Why Did Theodore Roosevelt Encourage an Independence Movement Among the Panamanian