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which is the main economic motive for the u.s. constructing the panama canal?
annexing caribbean countries
slowing down international trade
increasing our influence in latin america
making trade and travel faster and easier

Explanation:

The Panama Canal was built to enhance economic efficiency. Annexing Caribbean countries was not the main economic goal. Slowing down international trade is contrary to economic interests. Increasing influence in Latin America is more of a geopolitical aspect. Making trade and travel faster and easier directly benefits the economy by reducing costs and time for shipping goods (economic motive).

Answer:

making trade and travel faster and easier