13. What was an important military reason for building a canal across the Isthmus of Panama? Please use the image provided to help you answer the question.
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Responses
to allow the US Navy to move quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific
to allow the US Navy to move quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific
to block European countries from across to Latin American markets
to block European countries from across to Latin American markets
to give the US a base for launching military strikes in Latin America
to give the US a base for launching military strikes in Latin America
to establish a demilitarized zone between Columbia and Nicaragua
The image is not visible in this format; however, the important military reason for building a canal across the Isthmus of Panama was:
to allow the US Navy to move quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific
This capability would enable the U.S. to project naval power in both oceans more effectively without the need for lengthy journeys around the southern tip of South America (via the Strait of Magellan or around Cape Horn). The Panama Canal thus provided significant strategic flexibility and was a critical asset for military logistics and planning.