JOURNAL ARTICLE

Empire Underground: The Stakes of U.S. Claims to Vertical Power.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2024, v. 48, n. 4. P. 495 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Black, Megan 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the concept of U.S. vertical power and its effects on the expansion of the United States, with a focus on underground spaces and temporalities. It specifically explores the relationship between mining, Indigenous lands, and colonial authority. The article argues that mining was not only a means of extracting minerals, but also a tactic used to violently maintain control over Native American lands. It also discusses the long-term perspectives of U.S. empire and the lasting consequences of short-term thinking. The example of Elk Mountain in Colorado is used to illustrate these arguments. The article concludes by highlighting the connection between mining and militarism, as well as the role of miners in expanding U.S. power. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2024/09, Vol. 48, Issue 4, p495
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mining and Mineral Resources
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae044
  • Accession Number:179059372
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