Construction of an isthmian canal across Central America was motivated mainly by
A. a desire to improve defense by allowing rapid naval movements between two oceans.
B. the Panamanian Revolution.
C. America's growing economic interests in Asia.
D. the British rejection of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty.
E. a clash of British and American economic interests in Central America.
Answer: A
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