Mulholland's Argumentative Analysis

After Mulholland’s aqueduct operation was done, the World War I began. Since the United States was busy to settle down and controlled the urbanization, US should had been remained neutral. However, to be prepare the surprise attack, US wanted to be able to protect themselves. During the World War I, it was the best time for US to promote more trade and expanded their market toward the world. To do so, federal governments granted money for developing ports and facilities. According to Josef W. Konvitz, through the expansion of shipping, the great port cities acquired a significant manufacturing sector, including shipbuilding, and met the needs of their growing population for food and energy supplies (Konvitz 293). It was true that it was part
of reason why the British had the most of powerful technology and economy in the world. Britain had the most powerful navy in the world. Since they traded their products with their powerful navy, they could easily obtain colonies to enlarge and combined their markets with Britain. Los Angeles was following similar steps during the World War I. Before the World War I, the most of international trade were handled by European countries: Britain, France, German, and more. When those European countries were engaged in war themselves, it was the best time to expand US’ international trade towards those European countries. Once the ports were developed, it gave Los Angeles a chance to enlarge its own size.