d. It allowed ships to cross directly between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Explanation:
This is the main reason why the United States felt that it was important to complete the construction of the Panama Canal. The United States knew that the construction of the Panama Canal would allow trade to be conducted in a more efficient way, as it would allow ships to cross directly between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. Because of this, the United States was willing to take over the project.
In 1763, the British government emerged from the Seven Years' War burdened by heavy debts. ... The result was that the British Parliament passed the 1764 Currency Act which forbade the colonies from issuing paper currency. This made it even more difficult for colonists to pay their debts and taxes.
