Embankment refers to a long artificial bank built to retain water, or to support a road.
It’s more then likely Enrage did they angered the Great Britain
He dislikes father brother and the lawyer because their actions
The purpose is to inform the reader in great detail about a specific topic.
This is a persuasion. Where he says "To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information—from high-speed rail to high-speed Internet." he is stating the problem. Also where he says "I'm proposing that we redouble those efforts." he is prompting a solution to the problem. Overall he is stating the problem , giving the process and asking for you to help with the solution.