_14. which of these was a negative result of the construction of the panama canal?
a. the shortest water route between the atlantic and pacific oceans was reduced by 8000
nautical(sea) miles.
b. vast quantities of war materials and troops could now move quickly between the east
and west coasts of the united states in the event of war.
c. large numbers of ocean-going merchant vessels could pass through the canal annually,
most of which were headed to or from the u. s. ports.
d. colombia and other latin american countries resented u. s. interference in the
panamanian revolution against colombia.

to extend a country’s power and influence

your answer is c i hope that

option b, all states follow similar rules and legal process is the right answer.

the 14th amendment in the constitution of america was enacted in july 1868, which include the citizenship, due process, and the equal protection under the law. this amendment was a response to the issues related to former slaves following the american civil war.

the citizenship clause granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the u.s,.   due process of clause asserted that states may not deny any person "life, liberty or property, without due process of law and the equal protection clause declared that a state may not deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. the above mentioned excerpt from the constitution of the united states, ensures the citizenship,due process, and equal protection under the law.