America: Write Your Own History

The votes are very close now! The Republican Party, for the first time in decades, seems to be losing the race! Its all down to Lockwood and Cleveland now!

-moved-

ooo snap

@Royal Tenenbaum: Your avatar isn't a woman.

ales_ said:

@Royal Tenenbaum: Your avatar isn't a woman.

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Maybe because I didn't change it yet... you telling me that won't speed me up to do it.

The 1884-1888 will be up hopefully by tomorrow afternoon, if not, definitely by tomorrow night. I played a few turns -- things are really getting interesting!

Yahoo! The candidate I voted for won!

1884-1888: Brave New World



Lady Lockwood, after winning a historic victory as the first elected woman leader in world history, also gave one of the most historic inaugural speeches: on the first radio broadcast. Her voice was heard around the world, as those who believed in equal rights and social mobility cheered.

The Empire State Building, the tallest tower in the world, was finished in New York City. Lady Lockwood unveiled the tower and cut the ribbons herself.


Upon taking office, American stability had begun to recover. After a -41, collapsing stability for several years, the stability rating had risen to -25 and unstable. (The game shows -25 as collapsing, but it is a bug. Everything else shows it as unstable. Furthermore, the razed city penalty has not gone away? It's been decades! )


Lockwood oversaw the reconstruction of France, in which France quickly recovered, colonizing some Pacific islands as well as Africa.


In January 1887, Lockwood ordered the landing of American troops in the Sahara. The long trip to Mali would begin; the original plan was to come up from West Africa, but British forces had blockaded the beaches to prevent American intervention in Africa.


During this time, American forces had captures southern Italy, which had fallen to Catholic fanatics. The city was returned to the democratic Italian government, with many thanks.

Troops then landed in northern Vietnam, a region of Thailand. The army was received with large festivals and crowds of applauding Vietnamese. These American troops were then given orders to go through China, up the steep Himalayan hills, and into Tibet to reconstruct the region.



Meanwhile back at home, Nez Perce Natives had an uprising in southern Canada. American forces scrambled to defend cities. After the narrow victory from limited forces, two infantry divisions were permanently stationed in Sioux Falls.



The following few months had American troops from South African territories take the central Congo region. Lockwood had planned for the region to be given independence to the Congolese people, but the Belgians opposed this motion. The city of Bukayu would be annexed as a territory.

American marines, a new innovation in amphibious warfare modeled after Blaine-era tactics, stormed Puerto Rico and Haiti. Puerto Rico was annexed as an American territory, and Haiti was given to France in order to strain relations between France and Britain.


Tibet was then annexed by new American tank divisions reinforced by airships. The Thai government opposed Tibet's independence, as they stated that they want the region to be annexed in case of British, Russian, or Chinese attacks on Thailand. Lady Lockwood respected their view, and Tibet was made an American, landlocked territory in opposition to China's demands.


Nearing the end of her first term, the first airplane was flown in the American Midwest. The world watched in amazement as human's desire to fly was finally achieved. Lockwood spent a large amount of state funds converting many airships to airplanes the upcoming months. However, during her first term no airplane was used in military.


Following this, the first submarine was developed in New York City, with Lady Lockwood again blessing the ship on its voyage outside the city. Lockwood had intentions to use the submarine to scout northern Russian waters, as Russia's democratic nation had begun collapsing.


At the very end of her term, Lockwood witnessed the reconstruction of Mali, in which Mali was given modern technology in exchange for an American-style political system.



The campaign for 1888 began developing a dark undertone. Russia, which had warred America for nearly two decades in the fight for communism, had once again developed a communist government. The democratic Russian government had collapsed after English diplomats funded rebels.


A world of new technology, new friendships, and new dangers...

Looks like russia was just stalin, they weren't really a democracy

Link to video.

Election of 1888: The Industrial World

Equal Rights Party
Belva Ann Lockwood, Age 58, Current President. First elected female leader. Stabilized the nation, reconstructed France and Mali, liberated southern Italy and Haiti, and annexed the Central Congo and Tibet. Wants to avoid wars and focus on espionage and education. Wants to put sanctions on England and Russia.


Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland, Age 51, New York Governor. Known for his honesty, openness, integrity, and liberalism. Opposes imperialism, wishing to focus on health, production, and trade over espionage. Opposes sanctions on England and Russia.


Republican Party
Benjamin Harrison, Age 55, Indiana Senator and Civil War colonel. Wants to focus on health, trade (with sanctions on non-democratic nations, including England and Russia) and military strengthening. Wants to fund religious missions throughout the territories under an ethics umbrella, but states that there will still be freedom of religion. Wants to focus on the Monroe Doctrine.

John Sherman, Age 65, Ohio Senator, Representative, and Secretary of the Treasury. Opposes sanctions on England and Russia, stating free trade principles. He further states trade with these nations will tease them towards free trade and democracy. Unlike Harrison, Sherman states he will keep America in peace during his term.


Union Labor Party
Alson Streeter, Age 65, Farmer, miner, and Illinois politician. Former Greenback. Opposes sanctions on Russia and England, stating that would weaken the economy and agreeing with Sherman over free trade principles. Wants to lower science rate to 50 to stimulate the economy. Wants to war with Spain, as they abandoned free market and trade would improve with their colonies under Colombian control.


Campaign News:
Lockwood Wins By Landslide for Second Term!

Gathering an even larger following than her first term, Lady Lockwood secures her second term as Lockwood wins 61.5% of the vote against a completely divided opposition.

Ballot:
(Candidate with most votes within party garners all votes)
Equal Rights Party 8
•Lockwood 8

Democratic Party 1
•Cleveland 1

Republican Party 3
•Harrison 3

Union Labor Party 1
•Streeter 1