Answer: The cause of the French and Indian War was fighting over land.
Explanation:
Land surrounding the Panama Canal is very fertile. The warm tropical weather is good for growing things. The original river and later the building of canal made trading very convenient. So there are a lot of industries developed in that region.
Answer:
They were important due to trade.
Explanation:
The kingdoms of old needed trade to function. Land routes were not safe, so sea routes were to go. Sea routes were also faster. They now are important as quicker ways to transport massive amounts of cargo. Have you ever seen a building sized cargo truck before? you get my point.
