Which of these people probably benefitted most from the construction of the Suez Canal?

a. A Chinese leader who hopes to keep foreigners away from his territory

b. An American sailor searching for a faster sea route from North America to China

c. A British merchant who ships manufactured goods to India on boats

d. A western African merchant who trades with European merchants sailing to Asia

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Kendra Sherman

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16 January, 03:08

Which of these people probably benefitted most from the construction of the Suez Canal?

a. A Chinese leader who hopes to keep foreigners away from his territory

b. An American sailor searching for a faster sea route from North America to China

c. A British merchant who ships manufactured goods to India on boats

d. A western African merchant who trades with European merchants sailing to Asia

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Carl · Answer 1

It would be " c. A British merchant who ships manufactured goods to India on boats" would would benefit most from this construction, since it united the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans for the first time.