Which of these people would have been hurt the most by the construction of the suez canal? a. a western african merchant who trades with european merchants sailing canal. b. a british businessman who operates a fleet of merchant ships that travel to india. c. a chinesemerchant who hopes to sell new products to south american colonists. d. an egyptian government official who taxes foreign merchants traveling through his territory.

C. A West African merchant who trades with European merchants on their way to Asia... For Apex

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it's also called the Panama Canal... Hope this Helps!

i think it would be cleaveland browns

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.