Question

which of the following statements illustrates a key difference between how the united states gained control of the panama canal and how it gained control of trade rights in japan? a. the united states only signed a military alliance to secure control of the panama canal. b. the united states only used the threat of military force to gain trade rights in japan. c. the united states only supported rebel groups to secure control of the panama canal. d. the united states only fought an open war to gain trade rights in japan.

Explanation:

• For the Panama Canal: The U.S. backed Panamanian rebels in their 1903 uprising against Colombia, which led to Panama's independence and the U.S. securing rights to build and control the canal via a treaty with the new Panamanian government.
• For Japanese trade rights: The U.S. used the threat of military force (via Commodore Matthew Perry's 1853-1854 naval expedition) to open Japan to trade, not support for rebels.
• Option A is wrong: No military alliance was used for the Panama Canal.
• Option B is wrong: The U.S. also used military pressure/action related to the Panama Canal, not just Japan.
• Option D is wrong: The U.S. did not fight an open war for Japanese trade rights.

Answer:

C. The United States only supported rebel groups to secure control of the Panama Canal.