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How did the panama canal benefit ships traveling between the east and coasts of the US?
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∙ 12y ago
Type your answer here... It shortened the travel time by ship between the two coasts
Alexandra Russel
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∙ 12y agoTake a look at a map. Then think about how much shorter it is to sail from New York to Los Angeles if you can go through Panama/Central America instead of having to go all the way down by Brazil and up by Chile to get to Los Angeles.
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∙ 11y agoType your answer here... It shortened the travel time by ship between the two coasts
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How did the Panama Canal benefit ships traveling between the East and West coasts of the US?
It meant vessels no longer had to take the long way round, via Cape Horn, and risk the notoriously stormy seas.
What shortened the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts?
The Panama Canal.
What impact does the Panama Canal have on society?
Although the Panama Canal was supposed to be a great benefit to all of society, including Panamanians, it came to be of only economic benefit to the United States. Panamanian businesses weren't permitted to take advantage of the economic opportunity by selling products or gaining employment in the Canal zone. The canal was of great benefit on the transportation between the west and east coasts of the United States.
What infrastructure development in the early 1900s did the most to increase shipping between the west and east coasts of the US?
the panama canal
Which infrastructure development in the early 1900s did the most to increase shipping between the West and East coasts of the US?
The Panama Canal.
What are the traveling distances between the City of Zainesville to the City of Panama City?
899 miles.
Why was the construction of panama canal so important?
The Panama Canal was so important in the development of South American economies, as well as all of Western civilization. The canal provided a trip cut in half to deliver and trade goods and services. This was a huge benefit to the Western world since its inauguration.
Did the The creation of the Panama Canal cut the shipping time in half for ships traveling between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans?
Yes
What ocean do you cross when traveling from London to the Isthmus of Panama?
Pacific
If you were traveling from Mexico to Panama in which direction would you be going be specific?
You would be going SOUTHEAST. Panama is SE of Yucatan, Mexico.
What was the revolution in panama?
It was about how America could benefit from it by setting up the Panama Canal after Colombia refused to grant them the land.
What ocean do you cross when traveling from London to the isthmus Panama?
Pacific
