Question

question 29 of 35
why were the panama and suez canals important to the growth of international industrialization?

a. they slowed industrialization by diverting resources away from factories.
b. they enabled poor countries to compete economically with industrialized countries.
c. they allowed industrial goods to be easily shipped to foreign markets.
d. they encouraged industrialized countries to cut off trade with their neighbors.

Explanation:

The Panama and Suez canals are important waterways. They reduce the distance and time for shipping. Industrial goods can be transported more easily to foreign markets. Option A is wrong as they don't slow industrialization. Option B is incorrect as they don't mainly help poor countries compete. Option D is wrong as they promote trade, not cut it off.

Answer:

C. They allowed industrial goods to be easily shipped to foreign markets.