Question

Which was NOT a US reason for building the Panama Canal?

Question 13 options:

faster sail time between oceans for US Navy


to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression


shorten sail time between east and west coast


protect US territories in Pacific easier

Answer 1

i think the answer is 'to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression'

Answer 2

to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression

the Panama Canal was finished at ~1914, while the Great Depression happened in 1929 - 1939


hope this helps