Why did the U.S. Build the Panama Canal through Panama?

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Why did the U.S. Build the Panama Canal through Panama?

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so there would be a faster way to transport things from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts

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The Panama Canal was a shortcut for ships to take so it would be easier for trade. Before the Panama Canal, ships had to go around the whole U.S. just to get to their destination.

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