Why did construction of the panama canal become
more important to the united states after the
spanish-american war?
(1) congress realized that the key threat to
national security came from south america.
(2) great britain had plans to purchase the canal
zone and colonize the territory.
(3) spain had regained control of its former
colonies near the canal route.
(4) the navy needed a faster way to move ships
between the atlantic and pacific oceans.