Which of these was the MOST immediate impact the Panama Canal had on the United States? A) The United States went to war with Spain over a trade agreement. B) The United States almost went to war with Mexico over land rights. C) There was no longer a need for the building of railroads and highways. D) Travel time for goods between the east and west coasts was reduced.

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Trevin Barajas

24 June, 11:41

Which of these was the MOST immediate impact the Panama Canal had on the United States? A) The United States went to war with Spain over a trade agreement. B) The United States almost went to war with Mexico over land rights. C) There was no longer a need for the building of railroads and highways. D) Travel time for goods between the east and west coasts was reduced.

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Lucas Compton · Answer 1

D - Travel for goods between the east and west coasts was reduced.

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When the Panama Canal was finished in 1914 it satisfied the long-term goal of President Teddy Roosevelt which allowed goods and materials to ship quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.