starrynightart78 starrynightart78 11-02-2019 History contestada Distance by Sea Between Major Ports Before Panama Canal (in nautical miles)Route/Distance San Diego to New York City/13,544San Diego to Hong Kong/6,428New York City to Hong Kong/19,875 What does this map show about the importance of the West Coast of North America?A)Its resources, such as lumber, were valuable to the Asian market, unlike New York City.B)It was far from Asia and required a route through Central AmericaC)Its ports were more convenient for trade with Asia than those on the East Coast.D)It was too far from New York City to be useful for trade.
