The statement "Relations between Colombia and the United States improved" was not an advantage of building the canal. In fact, the construction of the Panama Canal led to tensions between the United States and Colombia, particularly because the U.S. supported Panama's independence from Colombia in exchange for control over the canal zone. This event strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Which of the following was not an advantage of building the canal?
American businesses saved money when they shipped goods.
Travel time between the East Coast and West Coast was reduced.
It allowed for a strong American military presence in Central America.
Relations between Colombia and the United States improved.
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