Panama had a strong desire to control the Panama Canal because it wanted

a stronger economy.

a powerful government.

a violent revolution.

a dangerous military

Option A.

Explanation:

A stronger economy, is the right answer.

Panama is a Central American country. It is bordered by Colombia to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the north and Costa Rica to the west. The idea for the construction of the Panama Canal came from Vasco Núñez at the time he discovered the slender land bridge Isthmus. The construction of this canal provided a short distance route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Though the control of the Panama Canal is in the hands of the United States in exchange for financial compensation, Panama had a powerful desire to dominate the Panama Canal because it fancied a stronger economy.

Answer: A stronger economy