Imperialism

How did Roosevelt react to Alfred Thayer Mahan’s suggestion to build a canal for ships to pass through Central America?

(Choice A)
He eschewed the idea, asserting that Americans’ ability to navigate around South America was a testament to “rugged individualism.”
(Choice B)
He supported the idea and his administration pushed forward with plans to build the Panama Canal.
(Choice C)
He supported Mahan’s ideals in general but believed they were not feasible within the political climate of the time.

US history