Latin America & The Cold War Quick Check 5 of 55 of 5 Items Question Identify the role that the Panama Canal has played in world politics since 1945.(1 point) Responses The canal has shaped world politics. For example, the Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty ensures that anyone can use the canal, without discrimination. The canal has shaped world politics. For example, the Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty ensures that anyone can use the canal, without discrimination. The canal has shaped world politics. For example, some argue that its presence helped make the U.S. a global superpower. The canal has shaped world politics. For example, some argue that its presence helped make the U.S. a global superpower. The canal has shaped world politics. For example, the canal and the land around it is still a U.S. colony. The canal has shaped world politics. For example, the canal and the land around it is still a U.S. colony. The canal has shaped world politics. For example, its construction helped make Panama a member of the U.S. military. The canal has shaped world politics. For example, its construction helped make Panama a member of the U.S. military. Skip to navigation page 30 of 30