Identify the role that the Panama Canal has played in world politics since 1945. (1 point)

A. • The canal has shaped world politics. For example, the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty ensures that anyone can use the canal, without
B. • The canal has shaped world politics. For example, its construction helped make Panama a member of the U.S. military.
C. • The canal has shaped world politics. For example, the canal and the land around it is still a U.S. colony.
D. • The canal has shaped world politics. For example, some argue that its presence helped make the U.S. a global superpower.

D. • The canal has shaped world politics. For example, some argue that its presence helped make the U.S. a global superpower.