What was the main purpose of the Panama Canal?(1 point) Responses To provide a quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans To provide a quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans To connect North and South America by rail To connect North and South America by rail To establish a new territory for the United States To establish a new territory for the United States To form a barrier against invading forces

The main purpose of the Panama Canal was to provide a quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.