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We gained the trade of many nations by using waterway in Panama. American Merchants and manufactures could now ship goods to South America and Asia cheaply. U.S controlled over 5 miles on either side...

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A new treaty was negoitated due to riots in Panama ;

And the canal had a great amount of distiance which means it wasted a great amount of time during the war.
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Q: For what reason did the US give control of the Panama Canal to Panama?
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