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Why did the us leaders want to build the Erie canal?
For better trade
Why do America want a canal in South America?
America wanted a canal in South America (more specifically, Panama) to make the trip around North America easier. Back then, they used ships as the primary source of transportation, and it was easier to build a canal in Panama then go ALL the way around South America. Basically, it's there because Americans wanted the trip to be easier and less extensive.
Why did president roosevelt want build the panama canal?
So that the trade route by boat was quicker than going all the way around South America to get to the other side of America to ship goods.
Why did Dewitt Clinton want to dump the water from lake Erie into the Atlantic ocean?
You are probably thinking of his role in the building of the Erie Canal. Clinton was a big supporter of the canal, which had a lot of opposition as a waste of time and money When the Canal was finished in 1825, Governor Clinton opened it, sailing in the packet boat Seneca Chief along the Canal into Buffalo. After sailing from the mouth of Lake Erie to New York City he emptied two casks of water from Lake Erie into New York Harbor, celebrating the first connection of waters from East to West.
Why did they want to build a canal anyway?
To bring stuff from one country to antother
What did the Whigs want for America?
to build an industrial economy
Why did the US want to build a canal across Latin America?
The United States sought to build a canal across Latin America primarily to enhance trade and military mobility between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. A canal, particularly in Panama, would significantly reduce travel time for ships, facilitating faster transportation of goods and naval forces. Additionally, it aimed to solidify U.S. influence in the region, promoting economic interests and asserting strategic dominance in global maritime affairs. The construction of the Panama Canal was ultimately realized in the early 20th century, reflecting these objectives.
Why did Governor DE Witt Clinton want the Erie canal be built?
Boats could move through it at speeds of up to five miles per hour. Shipping times and costs were greatly decreased. The Governor saw the possibility of New York becoming more important and richer. He was right. The Erie Canal paid for itself in two years.
Why did the 1903 Hay Herran Treaty fail?
Colombia failed to ratify the treaty and did not want to allow the USA build a canal on the isthmus of Panama.
What was the big ditch?
The line of trench warfare, which was active from 1915 through 1917, starts at the western most part of Belgium, through north France, to northwestern France, right along the border of Germany, and the end of the trench, actually enters Germany.
Why Governor Dewitt Clinton want the Erie to be built?
Boats could move through it at speeds of up to five miles per hour. Shipping times and costs were greatly decreased. The Governor saw the possibility of New York becoming more important and richer. He was right. The Erie Canal paid for itself in two years.
Why did the Calvert family of England want to build a colony in north America?
to provide a refugefor catholics
