What role did the Spanish-American War play in the United States decision to build the Panama Canal?

During the war, ships going from San Francisco to Cuba required two months to sail around South America.

The United States acquired several territories in South America as a result of the war.

The United States needed a shorter route to the Philippines, where fighting continued after the war.

Spain and the United States agreed to build the canal as part of the treaty that ended the war.

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Connor Mcguire

2 May, 10:17

What role did the Spanish-American War play in the United States decision to build the Panama Canal?

During the war, ships going from San Francisco to Cuba required two months to sail around South America.

The United States acquired several territories in South America as a result of the war.

The United States needed a shorter route to the Philippines, where fighting continued after the war.

Spain and the United States agreed to build the canal as part of the treaty that ended the war.

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Destiney Burton · Answer 1

The Spanish war played a role in the building of the Panama Canal because it allowed US ships to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific faster.

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