Question

Select the statements that are true about the Panama Canal.

improved American relations with Colombia
improved America's defense
reduced travel time
increased trade

Answer 1

True:
- improved America's defense — yes (allowed faster movement of navy between Atlantic and Pacific).
- reduced travel time — yes (eliminated the long route around South America).
- increased trade — yes (facilitated global and U.S. commercial shipping).

False:
- improved American relations with Colombia — no (the U.S. role in Panama's independence and the canal deal worsened relations with Colombia).