What was a main goal of the panama canal?
to improve relations between the united states, colombia, and panama
to spread democracy and latin american economies become independent
to create a shorter route to ship goods between the pacific and atlantic oceans

Which of the following areas borders the pacific ocean and has a mediterranean-style climate? a. british columbia b. northern oregon c. southern california d. southern washington

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.

Which of the following describes the branches of government in china? a executive b state council c judicial d premier e legislative f npc g ministers of state