8. What was an important U.S. military reason for building the Panama Canal? (1 point) (1 point)

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It would establish a demilitarized zone between Columbia and Nicaragua.
It would establish a demilitarized zone between Columbia and Nicaragua.

It would give the U.S. a base to launch military strikes in Latin America.
It would give the U.S. a base to launch military strikes in Latin America.

It would allow the U.S. Navy to move quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific.

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It would allow the U.S. Navy to move quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific.

The Panama Canal significantly reduced the travel time for naval vessels between the two oceans, enhancing the U.S. military's operational flexibility and ability to respond to threats in both regions.