Which of these people probably benefitted most from the construction of the Suez Canal?

A. An American sailor searching for a faster sea route from North America to China
B. A Chinese leader who hopes to keep foreigners away from his territory
C. A western African merchant who trades with European merchants sailing to Asia
D. A British merchant who ships manufactured goods to India on boats

Question

Which of these people probably benefitted most from the construction of the Suez Canal?

A.	An American sailor searching for a faster sea route from North America to China
 		B.	A Chinese leader who hopes to keep foreigners away from his territory
 		C.	A western African merchant who trades with European merchants sailing to Asia
 		D.	A British merchant who ships manufactured goods to India on boats

surana · Answer

It would have been the fourth one, since it cut the trip by about six weeks, give or take.

anonymous · Answer

THAK YOU VERY MUCH