What was the significance of building the Panama Canal to America?

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Lyric Pratt

2 December, 16:32

What was the significance of building the Panama Canal to America?

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Chaz Greene · Answer 1

The military importance was a correct choice

Desiree Mcgee · Answer 2

Military Importance. Theodore Roosevelt was interested in building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans before the Spanish-American war in 1898. He wanted a shorter route for naval ships needing to pass between the two oceans.