Re: American Colonies

[Haneastic]

Political Developments, 1776-1786

The decade after the Falklands War sees a massive boom in the economy, military, and population of the North American Colony. Ports bustle with activity and shipyards are packed constantly with new military and commercial vessels being constructed, while new resources and centers of manufacturing bloom to match the fervent needs of a growing populace. The economic good times bring success for the Tory faction of the Colonial Parliament, which grows its majority over time, particularly as the last economic effects of the war and recession wear off. Benjamin Franklin is re-elected in 1776 and 1780, and 1784 as President General, being popular with Whigs, Tories, and Patriots. His announcement of his desire to step down and not run for the election again in 1788 sets of a scramble among all groups, who look for opportunities to expand their parliamentary numbers. Joseph Galloway and Benedict Arnold begin maneuvering among the Whigs, while the Tories look for a suitable war hero, perhaps George Washington or the governor general of New York, Alexander Hamilton as someone who can lead them to victory. Among the Patriots, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry lead the Northern and Southern factions, respectively.

Another development during this period is the shifting attitudes towards slavery. By 1786 abolitionists have successfully outlawed slavery in all of New England, Pennsylvania, and New York teeters on the cusp of ending the practice. The south remains as strong as ever, a slave population needed for the cash crops and agricultural society in that region. The petitions by Vermont and Maine also play into this topic, as anti-slavery forces push enthusiastically to add two more colonial states opposed to slavery, while their admission faces opposition in South Carolina and Georgia. The Colonial Assembly begins debating a formal means of recognizing and admitting new states, as well as formerly delineating each territories' land, a thorny issue particularly in the Midwest and South. The Colonial Legislature passes a measure in late 1785 allowing a state to be created based on a formal petition by the residents, consent by the legislature to the borders and the creation of a state government and laws, at which point they may formally petition the Colonial Assembly for admission. States may be allowed to be formed from existing states (ie Vermont and Maine) provided the states consent to it. As of 1786, both Vermont and Maine advocates are formally negotiating with New York and Massachusetts for a formal division and petitioning for formal statehood, while a state forming around the settlers further west around the forts developed is begin discussed as well.

[Ottoman]

Late 1785

A bill is bought before the colonial parliament by MPs Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, James Madison,John Marshall and John Adams of the Whig Party which calls for the to be enacted in order to protect North American interest from overzealous War Hawks in Westminster.


1. The British North American army shall not deploy more then one expeditionary army to defense of Great Britain or Ireland in the event of potential invasion. Furthermore, to insure the colonial coast are protected from invasion, at least third of standing army must stay in the colonies. The remainder can be used for operations elsewhere in the Americas.

2. The British North American navy shall not be deploy more half its fleet to overseas operations outside of the Americas. The protection of the colonial ports cities is paramount.

3. The Colonial Government calls for a formal representative to the Great Britain and Ireland to insure the that British North America has voice in affairs concerning its interest in Court or halls of Westminster. They call this representative to the Great Britain and Ireland, a High Commissioner who can represent colonial interest in discuss with Westminster or Dublin parliaments.

The bill passes with sizeable majority in North American Parliament and the given the name of North American Defense Act of 1785.

[Ottoman]

Late 1785

Another bill is passed by the colonial parliament calling for integration of Iroquois Confederacy into the Dominion of North America, noting a sizeable number of settlers are moving into those lands. It's only naturally for the colonial government to annex Iroquois Confederacy into the Dominion. They recommend opening talks with the Iroquois and the Crown iron out the details.

[Galveston Bay]

Late 1785

A bill is bought before the colonial parliament by MPs Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, James Madison,John Marshall and John Adams of the Whig Party which calls for the to be enacted in order to protect North American interest from overzealous War Hawks in Westminster.


1. The British North American army shall not deploy more then one expeditionary army to defense of Great Britain or Ireland in the event of potential invasion.  Furthermore, to insure the colonial coast are protected from invasion, at least third of standing army must stay in the colonies. The remainder can be used for operations elsewhere in the Americas.

2. The British North American navy shall not be deploy more half its fleet to overseas operations outside of the Americas. The protection of the colonial ports cities is paramount.

3.  The Colonial Government calls for a formal representative to the Great Britain and Ireland to insure the that British North America has voice in affairs concerning its interest in Court or halls of Westminster. They call this representative to the Great Britain and Ireland, a High Commissioner who can represent colonial interest in discuss with Westminster or Dublin parliaments.

The bill passes with sizeable majority in North American Parliament and the given the name of North American Defense Act of 1785.

The North American Defense Act is accepted without notable comment, as for the most part, the British Parliament had those expectations. Regarding representation, the Crown (the Regent at this point) recommends creation of a Defense Council with military representatives from North America, Ireland, and Britain, as well as the Royal Navy and Colonial Fleet. The senior head will be called the Lord Constable and be a civilian.

The Regent also points out that any one with the rank of Baron or higher may sit on the British House of Lords (as an observer member although may only vote to break a tie), and indeed the Regent is willing to elevate more Americans to the peerage on the recommendation of the American Parliament.

In addition, the President of the North American Parliament may indeed appoint a minister to sit in the British Government as part of the Privy Council (essentially the senior ministers), and that person shall have the title of Secretary of State for North American Affairs. However, due to the distances and hardships of the post, a residence similar in form and function to a permanent embassy shall be appropriated (and funded by the British Government). This house shall be called the American House.

As far as the intended mission of the Colonial Navy is concerned, the assumption is that the Americans will patrol and operate in the regions most important to American interests, which are of course the North American coast and Caribbean/Gulf of Mexico. Plus the Great Lakes and Mississippi River system.

[Galveston Bay]

Late 1785

Another bill is passed by the colonial parliament calling for integration of Iroquois Confederacy into the Dominion of North America, noting a sizeable number of settlers are moving into those lands. It's only naturally for the colonial government to annex Iroquois Confederacy into the Dominion. They recommend opening talks with the Iroquois and the Crown iron out the details.

Although reluctant, the British Parliament accepts the American bill. However, it awards each Iroquois woman and man sufficient land that 80% of their territory (except where Americans have already moved in) now belongs to them as land grants.

Pressure is placed on the Americans to allow Iroquois to serve in the American Army if they volunteer to do so on an individual basis.

[Ottoman]

Late 1785

A bill is bought before the colonial parliament by MPs Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, James Madison,John Marshall and John Adams of the Whig Party which calls for the to be enacted in order to protect North American interest from overzealous War Hawks in Westminster.


1. The British North American army shall not deploy more then one expeditionary army to defense of Great Britain or Ireland in the event of potential invasion.  Furthermore, to insure the colonial coast are protected from invasion, at least third of standing army must stay in the colonies. The remainder can be used for operations elsewhere in the Americas.

2. The British North American navy shall not be deploy more half its fleet to overseas operations outside of the Americas. The protection of the colonial ports cities is paramount.

3.  The Colonial Government calls for a formal representative to the Great Britain and Ireland to insure the that British North America has voice in affairs concerning its interest in Court or halls of Westminster. They call this representative to the Great Britain and Ireland, a High Commissioner who can represent colonial interest in discuss with Westminster or Dublin parliaments.

The bill passes with sizeable majority in North American Parliament and the given the name of North American Defense Act of 1785.

The North American Defense Act is accepted without notable comment, as for the most part, the British Parliament had those expectations.   Regarding representation, the Crown (the Regent at this point) recommends creation of a Defense Council with military representatives from North America, Ireland, and Britain, as well as the Royal Navy and Colonial Fleet.   The senior head will be called the Lord Constable and be a civilian.

The Regent also points out that any one with the rank of Baron or higher may sit on the British House of Lords (as an observer member although may only vote to break a tie), and indeed the Regent is willing to elevate more Americans to the peerage on the recommendation of the American Parliament.

In addition, the President of the North American Parliament may indeed appoint a minister to sit in the British Government as part of the Privy Council (essentially the senior ministers), and that person shall have the title of Secretary of State for North American Affairs.  However, due to the distances and hardships of the post, a residence similar in form and function to a permanent embassy shall be appropriated (and funded by the British Government).  This house shall be called the American House.  

As far as the intended mission of the Colonial Navy is concerned, the assumption is that the Americans will patrol and operate in the regions most important to American interests, which are of course the North American coast and Caribbean/Gulf of Mexico.  Plus the Great Lakes and Mississippi River system.  

John Adams is nominated to take on this role as Secretary of State for North American Affairs in London, he gladly accepts the role.

[Haneastic]

The Colonial Legislature, with support from Parliament, sends a delegation to the Iroquois Confederacy, proposing a long term solution that will bring the Confederacy into British North America permanently.

The proposal would see the Iroquois join New York with a sizable chunk of territory delineated (All of NY west of Syracuse). As a further incentive, the Iroquois would be compensated further in two ways. The first would be a direct monetary payment to the Confederacy. The second would be a joint ownership of a planned development in a waterway system connecting the Hudson to Lake Erie. While this development is only in the preliminary discussion stage, Ben Franklin and Alexander Hamilton see a great potential benefit of being able to ship goods faster and more easily across the Colonies.

[Galveston Bay]

British Slave Transportation Duty of 1786
All ships flying the British (and this includes American ships) flag are required to pay extra insurance as the death rate has been found to be 17 times that of regular British shipping for British (and American) sailors.   This includes a provision requiring that half of the wages of sailors be held in trust by the insurance company and if the sailor does not survive the trip, his family is reimbursed for the lost life.  Nearly 20% of all sailors in this trade die during the voyage.

(out of character, this is the first step on the road to abolition, based on an actual study done at this time by the Admiralty and British abolitionists)

The American Parliament is urged to pass this measure in the strongest possible terms by Prince Regent George Hanover in a letter sent to all of them and separate copies sent to each member.  

Until that time, American ships in that trade are asked to not fly the British Merchant Ensign but company flags instead.

[Ottoman]

The Colonial Legislature, with support from Parliament, sends a delegation to the Iroquois Confederacy, proposing a long term solution that will bring the Confederacy into British North America permanently.

The proposal would see the Iroquois join New York with a sizable chunk of territory delineated (All of NY west of Syracuse). As a further incentive, the Iroquois would be compensated further in two ways. The first would be a direct monetary payment to the Confederacy. The second would be a joint ownership of a planned development in a waterway system connecting the Hudson to Lake Erie. While this development is only in the preliminary discussion stage, Ben Franklin and Alexander Hamilton see a great potential benefit of being able to ship goods faster and more easily across the Colonies.

By the start of 1786, the Iroquois finally give in and agree to the Colonial terms.

A number of colonial towns in the Confederacy fall under British American control.

Villages of Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester are now part of New York.

[Galveston Bay]

In the spring of 1786, Prince Frederick is named Duke of Albany and he steps down from his roles with the military and is sent to Quebec as Governor General (basically in training to become Lord Lieutenant of North America after Washington completes his term). He spends most of his time as a staff officer to the Duke of Manhattan in New York City. There he strongly urges the Americans to create a military college at West Point, and a Naval Academy at Newport (Rhode Island) for the training of officers.

[Haneastic]

The Colonial Assembly, flush with cash from the bounty of North America, continues a sizable naval building program, as well as agreeing to take over the Antilles Squadron. This allows the Americans to replace losses and sell off the oldest, or most damaged vessels in their fleet. Military colleges are established in West Point and Newport to train classes of officers in the event of war again. Development continues apace, with money being paid to the Iroquois as a de facto bribe for joining the Colonies, as well as a reward for service. Thanks to Hamilton's urging, money is also spent beginning to survey a canal that will link the Hudson to the Great Lakes.

1787 Build

Population: 3.9 million
Port: 13 (Annapolis, Wilmington(DE), Philadelphia, Portsmouth (NH), New York City, Yorktown, Wilmington(NC), Charleston, Boston, Providence, New Haven, Halifax, Savannah)
6 Craft Centers (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Springfield(MA), Hartford, Pittsburgh)
Resources:
4 NY/NJ (Iron/ Fur/Lumber/Food supplies)
4 PA (2 Iron, Lumber, Pittsburg)
5 NE (Lumber, Naval Supplies)
4 NC/SC (Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Supplies)
4 VA (Tobacco, Grain)
1 GA (Cotton/Indigo)
2 Towns- Wolfeton (rl Louisville), Saint Louis
39 commercial flotillas
Total income: 60.5 points


Military upkeep: 25.95
3 Naval Yards
60 Garrison Brigades
18 Fortress
25 Forts
50 FF1
25 PatRon


Net: 34.55
Development Grants: 2
Encouraging Western Settlement: 5.55
Payment to Iroquois Confederacy: 2
National Road: 2 (7/20)
4 BB2: 2 (5/6)
16 BB2: 8 (3/6)
2 Fortresses: 4 (2/2)
2 Forts: 2 (Naval War College Newport, Army College West Point)
Begin Surveying for NY Canal: 2
Mobilize Southern Expeditionary Army: 13 (5 from regular budget, 8 points of loans)

[Haneastic]

The Colonial Legislature, aware at the growing crisis in Europe that threatens to spread, and at the request of Britain, votes to mobilize an expeditionary army, and utilize their navy in support of the Crown (build will be edited)

[Galveston Bay]

The British Parliament, in early 1788, informs the American Parliament that beginning in 1790, the colonies of East Florida (to be called Florida) and Upper Canada (to be called Ontario) will be transferred to the jurisdiction of the North American Parliament on the condition that they have equal footing with the other member states of the Dominion of North America

Urging is put forward that the Americans also establish a presence on the Platte River and Upper Missouri Rivers (trading posts)

In addition, the British American Fur Trading Company is chartered. This would consist of shareholders from North America and Britain, to be headquartered in Boston. (income to be split equally between American and British Parliaments)
It will have jurisdiction over the Fur Trade Jurisdiction over fur trade west of the Mississippi, south of the 49th Border, areas west of the Rockies to the Pacific between Russian America and Spanish California

trading posts: Vancouver, Seattle (.25 points each beginning 1789)(so .25 points that year to each government)

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1788 Build

Population: 3.9 million
Port: 13 (Annapolis, Wilmington(DE), Philadelphia, Portsmouth (NH), New York City, Yorktown, Wilmington(NC), Charleston, Boston, Providence, New Haven, Halifax, Savannah)
6 Craft Centers (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Springfield(MA), Hartford, Pittsburgh)
Resources:
4 NY/NJ (Iron/ Fur/Lumber/Food supplies)
4 PA (2 Iron, Lumber, Pittsburg)
5 NE (Lumber, Naval Supplies)
4 NC/SC (Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Supplies)
4 VA (Tobacco, Grain)
1 GA (Cotton/Indigo)
2 Towns- Wolfeton (rl Louisville), Saint Louis
1 Trading Post
39 commercial flotillas
Total income: 60.75 points


Military upkeep: 26.65
3 Naval Yards
60 Garrison Brigades
20 Fortress
27 Forts
50 FF1
25 PatRon


Net: 34.35
Development Grants: 2
Encouraging Western Settlement: 2.65
Payment to Iroquois Confederacy: 2
National Road: 2 (8/20)
4 BB2: 2 (6/6)
16 BB2: 8 (4/6)
Begin Surveying for NY Canal: 2
Loan/Interest: .7
Mobilize Army of the West: 5
Pay off Loans: 8

[Haneastic]

Events 1787-1788

The Colonial Legislature passes a bill formally admitting the 2 new states of Florida and Ontario to the North American Union. Despite some grumbling from the Southern States over the admission of a state chiefly populated by natives, former slaves, and hated Spanish, the prospect of adding more to the growing entity is enough to see legislation passed. The slave transportation duty is also passed in 1788, after being delayed by Southern delegates. The Legislature also formally admits Vermont and Maine as new states, effective 1790 as well. In order to maintain a proper balance of legislators to the population, the legislature agrees to sponsor a new census every 10 years, beginning in 1790. This will allow a correct counting of North America's population, as well as make it easier to correctly apportion funding and legislators to each state.

News of further native unrest spurs the Legislature to mobilize the garrison formations in the West, as well as order the newly mobilized Army of the Potomac to the west to add the settlers, once their duties to the Crown are complete.

As 1788 begins, the intense jockeying to replace Franklin as President begins, along with the preparations for the upcoming legislative election. Franklin declares his intention to remain neutral regarding his successor, which comes down to Joseph Galloway and Benedict Arnold. Despite many in England favoring Galloway, many Tory power brokers find Arnold's war service appealing. Additionally, there are whispers that Galloway may be too friendly with the English, as well as the sense that Galloway's power and appeal is waning. Benedict becomes the formal candidate of the Tories.

On the Whig side, the main battle comes down to Hamilton and George Washington. The two are evenly matched, Hamilton securing many in the North and Washington similarly in the South. As rumors spread of Arnold being the favored Tory candidate, the tide turns in favor of George Washington, in order to balance Arnold's support in the South and his status as a war hero. Hamilton, close friends with Washington, withdraws from the contest, realizing Washington's strength.

In the Patriot camp, Patrick McHenry quickly becomes the chosen candidate, due to being the best known Patriot, thus setting the stage for the first truly contested election...

[Haneastic]

American Parliamentary Elections

The election between Washington, Arnold, and McHenry is the first truly contest election for the title of Lord President in North American history (in his elections Franklin only faced token opposition). While it is considered gauche to publicly campaign, all three candidates write articles for local newspapers, and meet with prominent members of society, while allowing their allies to more publicly campaign in their name. Despite three well known candidates running, the race is between Washington and Arnold. The Patriot Party is considered radical by many, rejected by the merchant class as a disruption to their well-established trade with mother England. McHenry largely concentrates his campaign in the South, with his allies highlighting the devastation wrought upon South Carolina and Georgia as a result of America's connection with England, as well as aggressively spreading a rumor campaign that England's recent pushes to reduce slavery might lead them to demand the practice be completely outlawed in the Americas. While McHenry does not receive substantial support, his backing is stronger in the South than the North.

The battle between Washington and Arnold is collegial, the two friendly during, and since the war, as well as the widely-held belief that neither side is proposing a dramatically different policies than the other. Washington and Arnold's campaigns largely espouses support for further infrastructure development, as well as support for American manufacturer's and further Westward development.

In the end, Washington is able to secure a comfortable victory, led by support in Greater New England, New York, and Virginia.

Results:
Washington (W): 55%
Arnold (T): 40%
McHenry (P): 5%

Parliament Results
Whigs: 56
Tories: 36
Patriots: 8

[Galveston Bay]

The British Crown appoints Benedict Arnold as Lord Lieutenant of North America and Duke of Manhattan when the Lord President George Washington takes office. Washington is given the permanent rank of Duke of Shenandoah. His stepson is granted the rank of Baron of Mount Vernon which is heredity as Washington has no natural children.

[Haneastic]

1789 Build

Population: 3.9 million
Port: 13 (Annapolis, Wilmington(DE), Philadelphia, Portsmouth (NH), New York City, Yorktown, Wilmington(NC), Charleston, Boston, Providence, New Haven, Halifax, Savannah)
6 Craft Centers (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Springfield(MA), Hartford, Pittsburgh)
Resources:
4 NY/NJ (Iron/ Fur/Lumber/Food supplies)
4 PA (2 Iron, Lumber, Pittsburg)
5 NE (Lumber, Naval Supplies)
4 NC/SC (Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Supplies)
4 VA (Tobacco, Grain)
1 GA (Cotton/Indigo)
2 Towns- Wolfeton (rl Louisville), Saint Louis
1 Trading Post
39 commercial flotillas
Total income: 60.75 points


Military upkeep: 27.75
3 Naval Yards
60 Garrison Brigades
20 Fortress
27 Forts
4 BB2
45 FF1
25 PatRon


Net: 33
Encouraging Western Settlement: .5
National Road: 2 (9/20)
16 BB2: 8 (5/6)
Special Projects: 4.5
Mobilize Army of the West: 5
2 Forts: 4 (Detroit, Chicago)
3 Trading Posts: 9 (Kansas City, Cheyenne, and Denver)

[Haneastic]

1790 Build

Population: 3.9 million
Port: 13 (Annapolis, Wilmington(DE), Philadelphia, Portsmouth (NH), New York City, Yorktown, Wilmington(NC), Charleston, Boston, Providence, New Haven, Halifax, Savannah)
6 Craft Centers (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Springfield(MA), Hartford, Pittsburgh)
Resources:
4 NY/NJ (Iron/ Fur/Lumber/Food supplies)
4 PA (2 Iron, Lumber, Pittsburg)
5 NE (Lumber, Naval Supplies)
4 NC/SC (Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Supplies)
4 VA (Tobacco, Grain)
1 GA (Cotton/Indigo)
1 Ontario (Lumber)
2 Cities: St. Augustine, Gotham (Toronto)
3 Towns- Wolfeton (rl Louisville), Saint Louis, Kingston
1 Trading Post
39 commercial flotillas
Total income: 63 points


Military upkeep: 27.95
3 Naval Yards
60 Garrison Brigades
20 Fortress
29 Forts
4 BB2
45 FF1
25 PatRon


Net: 35.05
Encouraging Western Settlement: .55
National Road: 2 (10/20)
16 BB2: 8 (6/6)
Special Projects: 4.5
Mobilize Army of the West: 5
2 Trading Posts: 6 (Boise and Lincoln
3 Forts: 6 (Grand Rapids, Springfield IL, Lansing)
Canal Projects: 3
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1791 Build

Population: 3.9 million
Port: 13 (Annapolis, Wilmington(DE), Philadelphia, Portsmouth (NH), New York City, Yorktown, Wilmington(NC), Charleston, Boston, Providence, New Haven, Halifax, Savannah)
6 Craft Centers (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Springfield(MA), Hartford, Pittsburgh)
Resources:
4 NY/NJ (Iron/ Fur/Lumber/Food supplies)
4 PA (2 Iron, Lumber, Pittsburg)
5 NE (Lumber, Naval Supplies)
4 NC/SC (Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Supplies)
4 VA (Tobacco, Grain)
1 GA (Cotton/Indigo)
1 Ontario (Lumber)
2 Cities: St. Augustine, Gotham (Toronto)
3 Towns- Wolfeton (rl Louisville), Saint Louis, Kingston
6 Trading Post
39 commercial flotillas
Total income: 64.25 points


Military upkeep: 32.25
3 Naval Yards
60 Garrison Brigades
20 Fortress
32 Forts
20 BB2
40 FF1
20 PatRon


Net: 32
Encouraging Western Settlement: 1
National Road: 2 (11/20)
Mobilize Army of the West: 5
Canal Projects: 5
8 FF1: 3 (1/4)
Western Roads: 2 (1/20)
Encourage English settlers: 2
Bribes to Native tribes: 2
Payments to Natives on Colonial soil: 5
5 left
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1791 Build

Population: 3.9 million
Port: 13 (Annapolis, Wilmington(DE), Philadelphia, Portsmouth (NH), New York City, Yorktown, Wilmington(NC), Charleston, Boston, Providence, New Haven, Halifax, Savannah)
6 Craft Centers (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Springfield(MA), Hartford, Pittsburgh)
Resources:
4 NY/NJ (Iron/ Fur/Lumber/Food supplies)
4 PA (2 Iron, Lumber, Pittsburg)
5 NE (Lumber, Naval Supplies)
4 NC/SC (Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Supplies)
4 VA (Tobacco, Grain)
1 GA (Cotton/Indigo)
1 Ontario (Lumber)
2 Cities: St. Augustine, Gotham (Toronto)
3 Towns- Wolfeton (rl Louisville), Saint Louis, Kingston
6 Trading Post
39 commercial flotillas
Total income: 64.25 points


Military upkeep: 32.25
3 Naval Yards
60 Garrison Brigades
20 Fortress
32 Forts
20 BB2
40 FF1
20 PatRon


Net: 32
Encouraging Western Settlement: 3
National Road: 2 (11/20)
Mobilize Army of the West: 5
Canal Projects: 5
8 FF1: 3 (1/4) (replacing Oldest Ships)
2 PatRon: 1 (Replacing oldest ships)
Western Roads: 2 (1/20)
Encourage English settlers: 2
Bribes to Native tribes: 2
Payments to Natives on Colonial soil: 5
Roads Connecting new territories: 2
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1792 Build

Population: 3.9 million
Port: 13 (Annapolis, Wilmington(DE), Philadelphia, Portsmouth (NH), New York City, Yorktown, Wilmington(NC), Charleston, Boston, Providence, New Haven, Halifax, Savannah)
6 Craft Centers (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Springfield(MA), Hartford, Pittsburgh)
Resources:
4 NY/NJ (Iron/ Fur/Lumber/Food supplies)
4 PA (2 Iron, Lumber, Pittsburg)
5 NE (Lumber, Naval Supplies)
4 NC/SC (Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Supplies)
4 VA (Tobacco, Grain)
1 GA (Cotton/Indigo)
1 Ontario (Lumber)
2 Cities: St. Augustine, Gotham (Toronto)
3 Towns- Wolfeton (rl Louisville), Saint Louis, Kingston
6 Trading Post
39 commercial flotillas
Total income: 64.25 points


Military upkeep: 32.25
3 Naval Yards
60 Garrison Brigades
20 Fortress
32 Forts
20 BB2
40 FF1
20 PatRon


Net: 32
Encouraging Western Settlement: 3
National Road: 2 (11/20)
Mobilize Army of the West: 5
Canal Projects: 5
8 FF1: 3 (2/4) (replacing Oldest Ships)
2 PatRon: 1 (Replacing oldest ships)
Western Roads: 2 (1/20)
Encourage English settlers: 2
Bribes to Native tribes: 2
Payments to Natives on Colonial soil: 5
Roads Connecting new territories: 2

[Haneastic]

Political Developments: 1790-1792

In 1791m Kentucky is admitted as the next State in the Dominion, being a slave state. The admittance, and the impending admittance of Tennessee is a welcome bit of news to the pro-slavery side of the Dominion, which was becoming outnumbered by anti-slave states. Pro-slavery advocates push for further settlement of Georgia and the Territory further West, up the the Native tribal lands by the Mississippi. The Dominion government is fervently opposed to any encroachment on native land along the Mississippi however, Washington having served with the friendly tribes is determined to keep his word.

With so many men under arms, the development of the Dominion becomes the focus of the treasury, and under Hamilton's guidance further roads and canals are designed and constructed. Additional trading posts and forts out west are ordered, to connect to the Pacific, as well as to finally bring an end to the Indian Wars in the Northwest Territory. Further bribes are sent to keep native tribes friendly, as well as further rewards and cash grants to tribes like the Iroquois, Choctaw, and Chickasaw to help them develop as well as keep them loyal.

[Galveston Bay]

1792
Lord Cornwallis, in his new capacity as Secretary of State for War for the British government, sails across the Atlantic to New York, where he will be joined by the Duke of Albany is his role as Prince Frederick at New York City. They will travel to the North American Parliament to discuss several important matters. Specifically:

1. Is there support from British North America to fight a war to prevent the nascent democratic government in France from being crushed by Despotic Monarchs elsewhere in Europe? This would include the possibility of war and a need for North American military and naval forces to assist in that. Such a war could very easily spread to the Americas

2. Is there support for the proposal of ending the slave trade by 1805, and over the next 25 years after that, converting chattel slaves to Serfs. In effect, the former slaves would owe the cost of their transportation and upkeep prior to the point to their former owners, payable through providing a portion (up to 50%) of what they grow to their former owner. The owner would provide them with sufficient land to farm to earn that, as well as feed themselves. Debts would be transferrable to their heirs (for the former slaves), and leaving the assigned land would require government permission as well as that of their landlords.

In effect debt peonage.

This is viewed as a long term solution to the threat of slave revolts while still protecting the very substantial capital investment of slavery and thus the economy.

[Haneastic]

The British proposals spark controversy in North America. The slave states push back aggressively against the abolition proposal, seeing the growth of free states and the ban on importation as an attempt at slow destruction of slavery.

Likewise the potential for war divides the colonies, between trading and merchant interests who oppose any threat to their commercial interests, while many veterans of the Falklands War see a potential to finish what was started and drive the Papist states from North America.

For now the Colonial Legislature is divided, however they do authorize the naval squadrons in the Caribbean and South to patrol the Caribbean to sweep any remaining pirates from the Sea.

[Haneastic]

Colonial Politics

The ongoing revolution in France and the continued debate over slavery emerges as fracture points among the political alliances in North America. While the Whigs and Tories were more similar than either would care to admit, the emergence of new hot-button issues reveals the cracks among the parties.

The Whigs, largely grounded in the merchant class in the Northeast and along the coast, largely emerges as an anti-slavery party, backing the Crown's efforts to abolish the practice. The Whigs are also successful in making inroads into the heavily Catholic areas of Ontario as well, being viewed as the more liberal party.

The Tories, popular among the landed gentry and the more conservative of the two main factions views the revolution with horror, and sees the attempts to end slavery with extreme suspicion. The winds of change largely see Tories grow in strength in the more rural and southern territories, while Whigs see their strength grow in the North.

If the issues of slavery and revolution fracture the Tory and Whig parties, they shatter the Patriots. With the party largely run by the Southern wing, slavery becomes a virtual bedrock of the party, any pro-abolition talk is promptly shut down. The proposal to abolish the practice is enough to finally split the Patriots, with anti-slave factions departing, forming the Republican Party in Boston in 1793, lead by Samuel Adams and John Adams. The Republicans are popular among anti-monarchical groups in the Northeast, the new settlements in the Ohio River valley, and see strength in Ontario among the Catholic Irish.

Whigs: 65
Tories: 40
Patriots: 10
Republicans: 5

[Galveston Bay]

Word is sent to New York that the British government is at war with Austria and Prussia and that assistance would be appreciated. Just as importantly, the French government is to be considered a friendly power at war with the same nations and any assistance to France would be appreciated as well.

[Galveston Bay]

Winter 1794
Word reaches Virginia that Thomas Jefferson is being asked to serve as the new Ambassador from the Court of St James to France, representing Britain, Ireland, North America and asked to provide a heavily North American staff.

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