Which of these people probably benefited most from the construction of the Panama Canal?
A. An Italian merchant who frequently travels to India to purchase
luxury goods
B. A factory owner on the east coast of the United States who wants
to sell products to China
C. A South American farmer who sells food to European merchants
sailing to Asia
D. A British leader who regulates trade between Great Britain and
other countries

B. A factory owner on the east coast of the U.S who wants to sell products to China

Explanation:

The Panama canal was negotiated and given to the U.S with the intent to provide a new route for international trade and military transport.

a. competition with other nations.

i do not believe this was true indefiantly the native americans would have lsot aganist america one they didndt have the resources and allies that america had and 2   indians werent as advanced at the time as they were not 3 americans had the expreince because some of the soliders from other wars fought in that war and were attecked etc