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What were some of the advantages of taking the panama route during the gold rush?
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∙ 10y ago
It is the shortest route
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It cost the least. You did not get seasick.
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What were some of the disadvantages of taking the panama route during the gold rush?
Disease, hot climate
What were some of the advantages of taking the overland route to California?
It cost the least. You did not get seasick.
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Today,the canal continues to help people send goods all around the world.Also,thecanal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trades.
Did Teddy Roosevelt funded a route through Panama?
yes
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Panama . Railway Alphabet route Benguela railway Orient express
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The Panama Canal is the shortest route.
What should the US do about the Panama Canal?
They should use it as a trade route.
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Gatun Lake
Why is the canal in Panama?
Because that location is the lowest, shortest route between oceans.
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The Panama Canal.
Canal route through which most trade takes place?
Panama Canal
