Question

The United States felt like it was important to complete the Constitution and control of the Panama Canal because?

A) it would help spread democracy to smaller nations

B) it would prevent Russia from doing the same thing

C) that allow the United States to colonize Central and South America

D) it allows ships to cross directly between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

Answer 1

Answer: D) it allows ships to cross directly between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

Explanation: The completion of the Panama Canal allowed ships to cross directly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. No longer did ships, American or otherwise, have to sail around the southern tip of South America to access Atlantic or Pacific port. U.S. control of the Panama Canal gave them more power in international trade between the two oceans.

Answer 2

The answer to your Question would be D
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