Chapter 16: Intermontane

Manifest Destiny

The manifest destiny, the belief that Anglo-Saxon American settlers were destined to expand their civilization and institutions across North America, was originated in the 1840s. Due to the expansion, there would be territorial gain and  progress of liberty and individual economic opportunities. John L. Sullivan was the first person to phrase the term. He believed that the manifest destiny goal was to overspread the continent. 

      

                                                                                                      

Mineral resources, such as coal, copper, and uranium can be found in the Intermontane. Copper is the most-mined resource. Chile is the largest producer of copper and the United States is the second. Producing about 25 percent of the nation's copper, Bingham, Utah has the single largest copper producer in the world. Coal can be found in the southern part of the Intermontane. The largest coal-mine is in Black Mesa, Arizona. Uranium was once considered a nuisance mineral found in goal. Uranium was discovered along the Ken River, which is about 30 miles northeast of Bakersfield, in 1954.       

Intermontane's population has been growing since the 1990s. Growth arises due to internal migration to warm climes by retirees. Also, growth occurs because young Midwestern Americans seek better jobs, better weather, and more active cities. Housing costs and racial issues have lead to internal migration. There are "islands" in the Intermontane. The "islands" are isolated cities that have access to water and amenities. They have access to jobs, retirement houses, and recreations.