Question

How did the Panama Canal benefit U.S. trade? (1 point) Responses The canal increased U.S. trade with Panama. The canal increased U.S. trade with Panama. The canal decreased U.S. trade with other nations. The canal decreased U.S. trade with other nations. The canal gave U.S. cargo ships a safer, quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The canal gave U.S. cargo ships a safer, quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The canal gave U.S. cargo ships a slower but safer route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The canal gave U.S. cargo ships a slower but safer route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The canal gave U.S. cargo ships a safer, quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The Panama Canal significantly reduced travel time and distance for ships transporting goods between the two oceans, facilitating trade and commerce for the United States with both domestic and international markets.