The United States was cleared to begin an American-controlled Central American canal project as a result of
A) its purchase of the rights from France.
B) the successful revolution in Nicaragua.
C) the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty.
D) congressional passage of the Enabling Bill.

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The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 gave the United States the exclusive right to build and operate a canal across Central America. This replaced a previous treaty with Britain that had required joint control of any such canal. With Britain's agreement, the way was clear for the US to move ahead with the construction and operation of an American-controlled canal.

The United States Was Cleared to Begin an American-Controlled Central