This political cartoon was published in 1906

Why did the United States take the action that is demonstrated in this cartoon?
to negotiate a peace between Colombia and Panama
to create a shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
to instigate at war between Latin Amercan countries
to punish South American countries for not paying the debts

This political cartoon was published in 1906 Why did the United States take the action that is demonstrated in this cartoon to negotiate a peace between Colombi class=