According to Map 21.2: The Panama Canal,1914,what was one benefit of the Panama Canal?
A) The U.S.Navy could navigate through the middle of Costa Rica.
B) The U.S.Navy could navigate more quickly from New York to the southern coast of Africa.
C) The U.S.Navy had a shorter path from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
D) The Caribbean Sea became accessible to the U.S.Navy for the first time.

Question

According to Map 21.2: The Panama Canal,1914,what was one benefit of the Panama Canal? 
A) The U.S.Navy could navigate through the middle of Costa Rica. 
B) The U.S.Navy could navigate more quickly from New York to the southern coast of Africa. 
C) The U.S.Navy had a shorter path from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 
D) The Caribbean Sea became accessible to the U.S.Navy for the first time.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Panama Canal provided a shorter path for ships traveling from the Atlantic to the Pacific, which would have benefited the U.S. Navy (and other ships) by allowing for quicker and more efficient transportation between the two oceans. Options A, B, and D are all incorrect because they do not relate to a specific benefit of the Panama Canal.