The Canal was regarded as “The lifeline of the Empire” because it allowed for quick and easy access to the British colonies in Asia and Africa
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<h2>Eugene V. Debs </h2>
Explanation:
Eugene V. Debs was a trade unionist and socialist. He was one of the founding members of the IWW( Industrial workers of the World). He ran for the presidential elections for five times as a member of socialist party of American member. He is one of the most famous American socialists. He was a member of Democratic party and was elected to the Indiana general Assembly 1884.