Question

Which of the following did the United States gain as a result of its possession of the Panama Canal Zone?

a. a major ship-building facility

b. an important source of revenue

c. a military presence in Latin America

Answer 1

C. A Military Presence in Latin America.

Step-by-step explanation:

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A. Is "Wrong", The Panama Canal is NOT a ship-building facility.

B. Is "Wrong", The U.S. agreed to not only spend its own money to build the canal, but also to pay for using it. Therefore NOT an important source of revenue.

C. "Correct", According to the lesson 03.02 U.S. TERRITORIAL EXPANSION (page 7 of 11): The United States also increased an already strong presence in Latin America. It now completely controlled the Panama Canal Zone and had military troops stationed there to guard it.a military presence in Latin America

Answer 2

B) An Important Source of Revenue

Reason: With the U.S Owning a major canal, it could go to other countries faster, meaning a better and stable income

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