1the main reason why the americans wanted the panama canal built was to a) open trade with panama b) have a naval base in latin america c) open negotiations with columbia d) cut travel time from the atlantic to the pacific oceans 2 what is the best description for woodrow wilson’s approach to foreign policy? a) promote us investments and increase trade b) speak softly a carry a big stick c) use american influence to promote world freedom, democracy and peace d) build the army and navy in order to equal the imperialism of other nations