Which of the following describes a military motivation for the United States to complete the Panama Canal? A The Panama Canal would allow for faster travel between the U.S. controlled territories in the Pacific and in the Caribbean. B The Panama Canal would serve as a refueling station for the U.S. Navy. C The Panama Canal would serve as a defensive base against South American nations attempting to expand into Central and North America. D The Panama Canal would function as a strategic location for the U.S. military to guard against European expansion in the Caribbean.