Why was the Panama Canal constructed? * 10 poir
So the United States could expand into Latin America
To have the United States control the sugar plantations in Panama
To reduce travel time from the Atlantic to the Pacific
To help the United States fulfill imperialism

The initial purpose for building the canal was to shorten the distance ships had to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. It enabled shippers to cheaply transport different types of goods within a short period of time.

Explanation:

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

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