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britain wanted control over
because it was the shortest naval route and

The correct answers are "Suez Canal, Europe, Asia."

Britain wanted control over the Suez Canal because it was the shortest naval route between Europe and Asia.

The Suez Canal is a strategic canal for many reasons and has been a motive of conflict between many countries since it was built. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. It is an important canal for trade and transportation from Europe to Asia. It was opened on November 17, 1869, and separates the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. The canal has always been a strategic control point for the British.

The options of the question were Blank 1: Suez Canal, Royal Canal, Panama canal. Blan 2: The Atlantic Ocean, North America, Europe. Blank 3: The Pacific Ocean, Asia, Russia.

i think its the outcome of people's preferences.

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.