The completion of the Panama Canal in 1914:

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The completion of the Panama Canal reduced the sea voyage between the East and West Coasts of the United States by 8,000 miles, making transportation of goods and people faster and more efficient.

Answer: A
 The United States still maintained control of the Panama Canal Zone after its completion, and it remained an American territory until it was transferred to Panama in 1999.

Answer: B 
 The United States' involvement in the construction of the Panama Canal initially caused tension with Colombia, which controlled the region where the canal was built. However, the two countries were able to repair their diplomatic relations after the canal's completion.

Answer: D 
 The construction of the Panama Canal required the labor of thousands of non-U.S. citizens, primarily from the Caribbean and Central America. While Roosevelt initially objected to the use of non-U.S. labor, it was necessary due to the sheer number of workers needed for the project.

The Completion of the Panama Canal in 1914