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How did the Spanish-American War help create support for building the Panama Canal?
A canal would have helped US ships get to the war more quickly.
A canal would have stopped enemy ships from getting to the war area.
A canal would have allowed the US to build ships more quickly.
A canal would have prevented Spain from fighting in the war.

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A canal would have helped US ships get to the war more quickly.

Explanation: The Spanish‑American War showed how slow and difficult it was to move naval forces between the Atlantic and Pacific around South America, so Americans supported a canal to speed military and commercial travel.