w did the Panama Canal benefit U.S. trade?

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The canal increased U.S. trade with Panama.

The canal increased U.S. trade with Panama. - no response given

The canal decreased U.S. trade with other nations.

The canal decreased U.S. trade with other nations. - no response given

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. - no response given

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. - no response given

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The most accurate response regarding how the Panama Canal benefited U.S. trade is:

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

The construction of the Panama Canal significantly reduced travel time for ships, allowing for faster shipping routes, which facilitated trade across the two oceans and enhanced the efficiency of U.S. maritime commerce.