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America: Write Your Own History
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Go Smith!
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Wow, this exploded while I was gone. Great job Tenenbaum!
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1860-1861: A House United
While dealing with the Civil War, President Gerrit Smith rose to the occasion to focus on international relations and trade; after all, a house united does no good without a great economy and good friends. He extended trade with Turkey, and even signed a defensive pact with him. Turkey's war with Britain gave Smith good feelings.
During the war, Gerrit Smith decomissioned General Winfield Scott. His reasoning was Scott's reluctance to restrain himself, and his inhumane actions towards the Mexicans caused instability in both nations, and left a terrible reputation for America. President Smith still adopted his "Anaconda Plan", however. In this plan, Union forces blockaded all Confederate ports and secured them from getting Western states to join the war.
At Virginia, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson defeated Union forces at the First Battle of Bull Run. Union forces lost the second battle there as well, this time with Robert E. Lee leading Confederate forces. With two victories won on Confederate soil, E. Lee lead an offensive into Maryland. Here, General McClellan rapidly defeated Virginia forces. This was called the Battle of Antietam. It was here that, with his doctors advising him not to, President Gerrit Smith left the White House and gave a declaration of universal rights.
With McClellan refusing to go on the offensive back into Virginia, Smith appointed Ambrose Burnside as general. Under his command, Union forces, once again, lost at the Battle of Fredericksburg. He was immediately replaced by Joseph Hooker. Guess what? He also lost to Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville. He was then replaced by George Meade.
With Robert E. Lee once again going on the offensive, Meade defeated his forces the Battle of Gettysburg; the war's turning point. Smith, however, was disappointed in Meade for failing to intercept Lee's retreat, and instead appointed Ulysses Grant as general.
On the Western Theater of the war, Union forces generally won consistently under Grant, with ironclads going down the Mississippi River and capturing New Orleans.
After violent battles in Virginia and guerrilla attacks by pro-slave militia in recently conquered areas, Grant proposed to Smith total war, in which the war would be ended by complete destruction of the South. Smith, ignoring advice from his friend Lincoln, found this to be an abomination of a solution, and instead wanted to continue focused but safe invasion of Confederate lands. The Battle of Petersburg was a nine-month trench warfare between Grant and Lee, which resulted in gradual gains in Virginia.
The Fall of Atlanta led to no chance of Confederate victory. Briefly afterwards, Tennessee fell to Union forces.
Lee surrendered to Gerrit Smith on September 14th, 1861. Although there was several assassination attempts on Gerrit Smith, his reclusive manner and his sympathy and forgiveness of the South made it so no really serious attempts threatened his life. After the Civil War, with his country expecting him to be exhausted from balancing both humanity and war for unity, he prepared for war with Britain.
While dealing with the Civil War, President Gerrit Smith rose to the occasion to focus on international relations and trade; after all, a house united does no good without a great economy and good friends. He extended trade with Turkey, and even signed a defensive pact with him. Turkey's war with Britain gave Smith good feelings.
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During the war, Gerrit Smith decomissioned General Winfield Scott. His reasoning was Scott's reluctance to restrain himself, and his inhumane actions towards the Mexicans caused instability in both nations, and left a terrible reputation for America. President Smith still adopted his "Anaconda Plan", however. In this plan, Union forces blockaded all Confederate ports and secured them from getting Western states to join the war.
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At Virginia, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson defeated Union forces at the First Battle of Bull Run. Union forces lost the second battle there as well, this time with Robert E. Lee leading Confederate forces. With two victories won on Confederate soil, E. Lee lead an offensive into Maryland. Here, General McClellan rapidly defeated Virginia forces. This was called the Battle of Antietam. It was here that, with his doctors advising him not to, President Gerrit Smith left the White House and gave a declaration of universal rights.
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With McClellan refusing to go on the offensive back into Virginia, Smith appointed Ambrose Burnside as general. Under his command, Union forces, once again, lost at the Battle of Fredericksburg. He was immediately replaced by Joseph Hooker. Guess what? He also lost to Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville. He was then replaced by George Meade.
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With Robert E. Lee once again going on the offensive, Meade defeated his forces the Battle of Gettysburg; the war's turning point. Smith, however, was disappointed in Meade for failing to intercept Lee's retreat, and instead appointed Ulysses Grant as general.
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On the Western Theater of the war, Union forces generally won consistently under Grant, with ironclads going down the Mississippi River and capturing New Orleans.
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After violent battles in Virginia and guerrilla attacks by pro-slave militia in recently conquered areas, Grant proposed to Smith total war, in which the war would be ended by complete destruction of the South. Smith, ignoring advice from his friend Lincoln, found this to be an abomination of a solution, and instead wanted to continue focused but safe invasion of Confederate lands. The Battle of Petersburg was a nine-month trench warfare between Grant and Lee, which resulted in gradual gains in Virginia.
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The Fall of Atlanta led to no chance of Confederate victory. Briefly afterwards, Tennessee fell to Union forces.
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Lee surrendered to Gerrit Smith on September 14th, 1861. Although there was several assassination attempts on Gerrit Smith, his reclusive manner and his sympathy and forgiveness of the South made it so no really serious attempts threatened his life. After the Civil War, with his country expecting him to be exhausted from balancing both humanity and war for unity, he prepared for war with Britain.
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1862-1864: A World Divided
After the unification of his nation, Smith drew his forces to Dutch and British borders and continued to pump stimulus into the economy. On January 1st, 1862, the Second Victorian War was declared -- a war which nobody would expect would form into a World War.
American forces amphibiously invaded Melbourne that same month, with a loss of a cavalry division leading the charge.
During which, Smith continued colonization projects: he founded Fort Smith north of Japan, as a military base for operations both in Russia, Manchuria, and Japan, as well as a trading post for oil and crab.
In order to solidify relations with Turkey, and promote egalitarianism and democracy around the world, Smith sent diplomats to Turkey to discuss a government which resembled the United States. It was accepted, and America found a strong, democratic ally.
Thailand, a weak nation that had declared war with Britain months ago over their expansion from Hong Kong and Singapore, received vast amounts of American aid and technology in exchange for an alliance.
By July, The Second Victorian War formed into the Great War. Russia, recently overthrown by Marxists, declared war on the United States to halt American influence from reaching Europe or the Middle East. This brought into the war Austria and Poland. America's allies, Turkey and Thailand, also joined this theater of war.
American forces soon stormed Dutch-controlled Cape Town. The next year, an alliance was made with Germany and Tasmania was captured.
Sweden had recently rose from anarchy during this time, and united the Scandinavian countries -- becoming enemies with Russia for their support of Finnish independence. Gerrit Smith used the treasury to aid Sweden, convincing them to become strong friends with the United States and be democratic.
In July 1863, Gerrit Smith traveled to Canada during the Attack on Winnipeg to give a stirring speech in which he promised them victory, salvation, respect, and honor. The battle began with cannons blasting through Canadian machine guns and infantry. After the loss of three cannon divisions, infantry moved in and captured the city; defeating their three infantry, one machine gun, and one cavalry divisions.
Meanwhile in the African Theater of the war, American forces annihilated the weak Ethiopian army, capturing nearly all their coastal cities before the end of Smith's first term. General Grant, who was leading the African side of the war, used a combination of distraction, blockade, pillaging, and surprise amphibious invasions.
John C. Fremont, former candidate for presidency and current General of the West United States, gained national fame as his lone infantry divisions north of Idaho defeated a cannon division and held off both a cavalry division and an infantry division.
During the end of his term, the war over Britain's colonies seemed to be very effective, with Australia's only major defense left being Sydney (in which three infantry and two cannon divisions await orders to attack) and Canada nearly captured. Smith, recently repairing relations with reconstructed Spain, states that he wishes to continue the war as he sees it being a war between democracy and authoritarianism. He states that when the Great War is finished, the American economy, which currently is in a near depression, which skyrocket.
After the unification of his nation, Smith drew his forces to Dutch and British borders and continued to pump stimulus into the economy. On January 1st, 1862, the Second Victorian War was declared -- a war which nobody would expect would form into a World War.
Spoiler :
American forces amphibiously invaded Melbourne that same month, with a loss of a cavalry division leading the charge.
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During which, Smith continued colonization projects: he founded Fort Smith north of Japan, as a military base for operations both in Russia, Manchuria, and Japan, as well as a trading post for oil and crab.
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In order to solidify relations with Turkey, and promote egalitarianism and democracy around the world, Smith sent diplomats to Turkey to discuss a government which resembled the United States. It was accepted, and America found a strong, democratic ally.
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Thailand, a weak nation that had declared war with Britain months ago over their expansion from Hong Kong and Singapore, received vast amounts of American aid and technology in exchange for an alliance.
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By July, The Second Victorian War formed into the Great War. Russia, recently overthrown by Marxists, declared war on the United States to halt American influence from reaching Europe or the Middle East. This brought into the war Austria and Poland. America's allies, Turkey and Thailand, also joined this theater of war.
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American forces soon stormed Dutch-controlled Cape Town. The next year, an alliance was made with Germany and Tasmania was captured.
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Sweden had recently rose from anarchy during this time, and united the Scandinavian countries -- becoming enemies with Russia for their support of Finnish independence. Gerrit Smith used the treasury to aid Sweden, convincing them to become strong friends with the United States and be democratic.
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In July 1863, Gerrit Smith traveled to Canada during the Attack on Winnipeg to give a stirring speech in which he promised them victory, salvation, respect, and honor. The battle began with cannons blasting through Canadian machine guns and infantry. After the loss of three cannon divisions, infantry moved in and captured the city; defeating their three infantry, one machine gun, and one cavalry divisions.
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Meanwhile in the African Theater of the war, American forces annihilated the weak Ethiopian army, capturing nearly all their coastal cities before the end of Smith's first term. General Grant, who was leading the African side of the war, used a combination of distraction, blockade, pillaging, and surprise amphibious invasions.
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John C. Fremont, former candidate for presidency and current General of the West United States, gained national fame as his lone infantry divisions north of Idaho defeated a cannon division and held off both a cavalry division and an infantry division.
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During the end of his term, the war over Britain's colonies seemed to be very effective, with Australia's only major defense left being Sydney (in which three infantry and two cannon divisions await orders to attack) and Canada nearly captured. Smith, recently repairing relations with reconstructed Spain, states that he wishes to continue the war as he sees it being a war between democracy and authoritarianism. He states that when the Great War is finished, the American economy, which currently is in a near depression, which skyrocket.
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lets hope that unstable doesn't become a collapse
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Election of 1864: The Great War
Liberty Party
Gerrit Smith, Age 67, President and philanthropist. Former New York politician and abolitionist. Wants to continue a balanced, ethical reconstruction of the South under command of trusted military generals. Wants continued compensation to both the slavers and the slaves, and continued aid to allies and democratic nations. Wants to extend the vote to women. Sees all men and women as brothers and sisters of the same family. Wants total victory over Ethiopia, with hopes of it becoming a state in the union in which it then can retake Somalia. Wants to continue conquest of Oceania, Indonesia, and West Africa to prevent the British from becoming an imperial power. Wants to support Indian independence. Wants to corner Russian allies to force them into paying for beginning the Great War.
Radical Democracy Party
John C. Fremont, Age 51, California Senator and general. States that Smith's ambitions in the war will destabilize the nation. Wants capitulation of Ethiopia, and capture of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. After that, he wants an extended time of peace for ten years. Wants to focus on domestic issues, like reconstruction and the collapsing economy, and national defense. Wants to promote national parks. President Smith states that although he is a good guerrilla tactician, his disorganization would make for a terrible president. Fremont states that Smiths' authority is being left unchecked by the senate. Wants to heavily prosecute former Confederates for treason and crimes against humanity.
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln, Age 55, Illinois Representative and author of the Emancipation Proclamation. Amazing orator. Wants to convict former Confederates of crimes against humanity. Holds a moderate view of reconstruction; harsher than Smith's but less harsh than Fremont's. Wants capitulation of Ethiopia, and then have Somalia and Kenya returned, as opposed to Smith's plan of only returning Somalia. Wants to end the war with the Netherlands, but continue the war against Britain. Wants to focus on the economy simultaneously.
Democratic Party
George B. McClellan, Age 38, Mexican-American and Civil War general. Trained a majority of the Union militia. Slow and methodical. Most popular among Union soldiers. Wants to try Confederates for treason, but a soft reconstruction policy similar to Smith's currently. Wants to prosecute Mormons for their polygamy, and reduce their special rights. Wants to follow in the footsteps of Winfield Scott. Wants to carefully lead America out of the Great War and focus on conservative, careful economic and domestic rebuilding. States that the colonies need more attention.
Thomas H. Seymour, Age 57, Connecticut Governor, Mexican-American war major, and diplomat to Russia. Wants swift victory over current war theaters (not wanting to get involved in Indonesia or West Africa) and a focus on weakening and/or capturing Russia. Wants to immediately end reconstruction. Wants to focus on toppling monarchies through good diplomatic relations and a strong economy.
Campaign News:
After an economic crash (dubbed the Crash of 1864), Gerrit Smith's popularity drastically declined as he was unable to fix the economy. His policies on reconstruction was seen as too soft, and the people demanded that the Confederate leaders be prosecuted for crimes against humanity. This led to the favorite moderate of the Republican Party, Abraham Lincoln, to sweep the polls ahead of the popular war heroes in favor of a balanced foreign policy and a conservative approach to re stabilization. Following his election as the 13th President of the United States, Fremont immediately resigned his post.
In his inaugural address, he states that he would not use the Spoils system to put "obnoxious strangers" in southern government positions, as Gerrit Smith had done.
Republican Party 10
• Lincoln 10
Democratic Party 2
• McClellan 2
Liberty Party 1
• Smith 1
Radical Democracy Party 1
• Fremont 1
Liberty Party
Gerrit Smith, Age 67, President and philanthropist. Former New York politician and abolitionist. Wants to continue a balanced, ethical reconstruction of the South under command of trusted military generals. Wants continued compensation to both the slavers and the slaves, and continued aid to allies and democratic nations. Wants to extend the vote to women. Sees all men and women as brothers and sisters of the same family. Wants total victory over Ethiopia, with hopes of it becoming a state in the union in which it then can retake Somalia. Wants to continue conquest of Oceania, Indonesia, and West Africa to prevent the British from becoming an imperial power. Wants to support Indian independence. Wants to corner Russian allies to force them into paying for beginning the Great War.
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Radical Democracy Party
John C. Fremont, Age 51, California Senator and general. States that Smith's ambitions in the war will destabilize the nation. Wants capitulation of Ethiopia, and capture of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. After that, he wants an extended time of peace for ten years. Wants to focus on domestic issues, like reconstruction and the collapsing economy, and national defense. Wants to promote national parks. President Smith states that although he is a good guerrilla tactician, his disorganization would make for a terrible president. Fremont states that Smiths' authority is being left unchecked by the senate. Wants to heavily prosecute former Confederates for treason and crimes against humanity.
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Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln, Age 55, Illinois Representative and author of the Emancipation Proclamation. Amazing orator. Wants to convict former Confederates of crimes against humanity. Holds a moderate view of reconstruction; harsher than Smith's but less harsh than Fremont's. Wants capitulation of Ethiopia, and then have Somalia and Kenya returned, as opposed to Smith's plan of only returning Somalia. Wants to end the war with the Netherlands, but continue the war against Britain. Wants to focus on the economy simultaneously.
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Democratic Party
George B. McClellan, Age 38, Mexican-American and Civil War general. Trained a majority of the Union militia. Slow and methodical. Most popular among Union soldiers. Wants to try Confederates for treason, but a soft reconstruction policy similar to Smith's currently. Wants to prosecute Mormons for their polygamy, and reduce their special rights. Wants to follow in the footsteps of Winfield Scott. Wants to carefully lead America out of the Great War and focus on conservative, careful economic and domestic rebuilding. States that the colonies need more attention.
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Thomas H. Seymour, Age 57, Connecticut Governor, Mexican-American war major, and diplomat to Russia. Wants swift victory over current war theaters (not wanting to get involved in Indonesia or West Africa) and a focus on weakening and/or capturing Russia. Wants to immediately end reconstruction. Wants to focus on toppling monarchies through good diplomatic relations and a strong economy.
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Campaign News:
After an economic crash (dubbed the Crash of 1864), Gerrit Smith's popularity drastically declined as he was unable to fix the economy. His policies on reconstruction was seen as too soft, and the people demanded that the Confederate leaders be prosecuted for crimes against humanity. This led to the favorite moderate of the Republican Party, Abraham Lincoln, to sweep the polls ahead of the popular war heroes in favor of a balanced foreign policy and a conservative approach to re stabilization. Following his election as the 13th President of the United States, Fremont immediately resigned his post.
In his inaugural address, he states that he would not use the Spoils system to put "obnoxious strangers" in southern government positions, as Gerrit Smith had done.
Republican Party 10
• Lincoln 10
Democratic Party 2
• McClellan 2
Liberty Party 1
• Smith 1
Radical Democracy Party 1
• Fremont 1
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Black Hawk down in Muqdisho, lol.
John C. Fremont, because radicalism is awesome.
John C. Fremont, because radicalism is awesome.
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Abraham Lincoln Immediate stabilisation needed. What did Smith do? He had enough army to conquer the whole Canada and conquered Australia, New Zealand and Africa? Right now USA should be calles Unites States of Earth, since it is almost a colonial power...
