Why was the completion of the Panama Canal important?

A. It would prevent cheap Latin American goods from flooding the

American market.

B. It would create a security buffer between South America and the

United States.

C. It would make it easier for the U. S. Navy to patrol Latin America.

D. It would shorten shipping routes between the Atlantic and Pacific

oceans.

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Why was the completion of the Panama Canal important?

A. It would prevent cheap Latin American goods from flooding the

American market.

B. It would create a security buffer between South America and the

United States.

C. It would make it easier for the U. S. Navy to patrol Latin America.

D. It would shorten shipping routes between the Atlantic and Pacific

oceans.

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Evan · Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: Before the canal was built, to transport goods to areas like California, you had to go around the U. S. or Latin America. By building this canal the time and money on travel was cut greatly.