What was the outcome of building the Panama Canal?

Answer 1

The Panama Canal was predicted to become a strategic center of the most vital importance, and Roosevelt agreed to its creation. The idea of The Panama Canal first came from France, to build the Suez Canal in 1869. In order to get from one place to another people used to go down south on the Atlantic Ocean. Then they would turn and go north, passing Brazil and Ecuador. Finally, they arrive at San Francisco. This trip would take a very long time, so it was decided to make a canal through panama. == ==

Answer 2

The overall point of the Panama Canal was to open a passage way, in which the Navy and all nations could use. It ended up becoming a shorter distance to travel for cargo ships, cruise ships. Therefore, greatly reducing the cost of shipping, also reducing the time it took to get to the United States.

It employed 14,000 people, it is a stable job for the United States as well as The Republic of Panama.

Answer 3

U.S. - Latin American relations were damaged by America's support of Panama's rebellion.

Answer 4

The US was helped by the building of the Panama Canal because ships could avoid a long, dangerous trip through Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America.