(A) It led to the democratization of much of South America
(B) ** It increased the U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America
(C) It helped European countries colonize much of South America
(D) It reduced trade between the U.S. and Central America.
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Concept note-1: -The Panama Canal’s greatest benefit was its effect on transportation between the east and west coasts of the U.S. The main benefit for Panama of canal construction was the introduction of new healthcare technologies.
Concept note-2: -Considered one of the wonders of the modern world, the Panama Canal opened for business 100 years ago this Friday, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and providing a new route for international trade and military transport.
Concept note-3: -Why did construction of the Panama Canal become more important to the United States after the Spanish-American War? The Navy needed a faster way to move ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Concept note-4: -The United States established diplomatic relations with Panama in 1903 following its separation from Colombia. That year, through the Hay/Bunau-Varilla Treaty, Panama granted the United States rights to a zone spanning the country to build, administer, fortify, and defend an inter-oceanic canal.