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The completion of the Panama Canal advanced which long-term U.S. goal?
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A. Preventing instability in Latin America from having a negative
impact on the American economy
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B. Improving trade routes so that American businesses had easier
access to foreign markets
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C. Making it easier for American warships to patrol the ports of
foreign enemies
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D. Demonstrating the technological power of American industry

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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Throughout the 1800s, American and British leaders and businessmen wanted to ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

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