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Imperialism and the Spanish-American War

Question 7 • AZ-US/AZ History A (SS301)

What was the most important effect of the Panama Canal on trade?

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A
It increased tariffs on Latin American goods being sold in the United States.
B
It decreased the amount of time needed for ships to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
C
It created economic disputes that ultimately led to the Spanish-American War.
D
It ended illegal trade between the United States and Latin American countries.

Explanation

The Panama Canal connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, giving ships a shorter route between them. This reduced travel time and shipping costs for trade. Therefore, the most important effect was that it decreased the time needed for ships to travel between the oceans.

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