The Panama Canal was built to create a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Before the canal, ships had to navigate around the southern tip of South America, which was a lengthy and dangerous journey. The canal significantly reduced travel time and allowed for more efficient maritime trade.
Why was the Panama Canal built?
to stop trade ships from using the rivers in Central America
to provide better access for ships to cities far inland in South America
to give navy warships a place to refuel farther south from the United States
to create a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
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