Question

Which of the following best explains the reasons for building a canal across the Isthmus of Panama?



A.


to help make Panama rich by uniting the eastern part with the western part of the country


B.


to shorten sailing time between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans


C.


to help extend French colonial power in the Americas


D.


to make Panama independent of its former ruler, Colombia

Answer 1

The answer is B. The reason that people built Canal of Panama is like that of people built Canal of Suez.

Answer 2

oh k

Answer 3

can u help me with more? :P

Answer 4

All right!

Answer 5

During the California Gold Rush of the 1850s, some Americans in the eastern part of the United States reached California by sailing all the way around South America.



A.


True


B.


False

Answer 6

In fact, I do not know what the exact answer is. But I think the right answer is B. For I think it is the people from Eastern America were unlikely to travel so long time, I think they could reached California by across the Great Plain.

Answer 7

Oh

Answer 8

A canal across the Isthmus of Panama would be longer than the Suez Canal.



A.


True


B.


False

Answer 9

B. False?