Select the statements that are true about the panama canal.

reduced travel time
increased trade between the united states and central and south america
improved america's defense
improved american relations with colombia
encouraged u. s. trade with europe

“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).