What was the USA's response following Colombia's rejection of their offer?

The United States' response after Colombia rejected its offer for the canal project was to fund a rebellion in Panama. This approach stemmed from the strategic interests of the U.S. in establishing a canal that would facilitate quicker maritime trade routes between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, significantly enhancing naval and commercial efficiency.

In the early 20th century, the U.S. was keenly interested in building the Panama Canal, which had logistical and economic advantages. When Colombia did not agree to the terms proposed by the U.S. for the construction and control of the canal, the U.S. government sought to alter the political landscape in favor of their interests. By supporting a rebellion in Panama, which was then a province of Colombia, the U.S. was able to facilitate Panama's independence. After the successful rebellion, the new government of Panama quickly accepted the U.S. proposal for the construction of the canal through the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty.

The other responses do not align with the historical events as closely. Further negotiations were not fruitful after Colombia's initial rejection. There was little to no engagement with European nations regarding the Panama Canal at that time, as the U.S. was primarily focused on its own strategic interests in the Americas. Abandon