Question

using source 1, how did the construction of the panama canal most likely affect the relationship between panama and the united states?
a panama considered the united states to be a competitor in trade with european countries.
b panama viewed the united states as a military rival because of the loss of territory in colombia.
c panama became hostile toward the united states because of the loss of sovereignty over the canal zone.
d panama became dependent on the united states for economic development and military protection.

Explanation:

After the U.S. backed Panama's independence from Colombia, it gained perpetual control over the Panama Canal Zone, stripping Panama of sovereignty over this strategic territory. This led to decades of tension and hostility from Panama toward the U.S. as it pushed to regain control of the canal, which was finally achieved in 1999. The other options are incorrect: the U.S. was not a trade competitor in this context, Panama did not view the U.S. as a military rival over Colombian territory loss, and while there was some economic link, the defining relationship strain was the loss of sovereignty over the canal zone.

Answer:

c. Panama became hostile toward the United States because of the loss of sovereignty over the Canal Zone.