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During the American Civil War, Alexander II offered Lincoln an alliance to keep other European nations from entering the war on the side of the Confederacy, however Lincoln turned down the alliance because he feared it would provoke Europe into joining the South to weaken the United States and the Russo-American Alliance. However if a European nation decided to come to the souths aide, Lincoln might accept the offer.
The POD: Lee wins at Antietam and marches east to take Baltimore. In Paris, Napoleon III takes this as a definate Union defeat and wants to get in on the good side of what he believes will be a soon independent Confederate States. Meanwhile the Union Navy evacuates the government delegates north to Philadelphia, Lincoln at first wishes to stay but is persuaded by his wife and several officers to leave.
In Richmond Jefferson Davis receives exciting news, France has recognized the Confederate States and managed to coax Spain into joining them. When asked of Britains position, Davis was informed Britain remained strictly netural and wouldn't recognize the Confederacy.
Lincoln sends word to Alexander that he will now accept an alliance with Russia which would be the beginning of the Great Northern Alliance. Russia sent aide to the United States in the form of military advisors, equipment, and "volunteer" troops.
Britain was now deeply concerned about the alliance between the United States and Russia, and many in Parliment argued to help the Confederate States achieve independence, which would weaken the alliance, and give them an ally to the south of the United States. As momentum begun to swing in the pro-Southerners in Parliment, the US Army successfully repelled Lee from Baltimore causing Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation. President Lincoln and his administration returned to Washington, as Congress remained in Philadelphia. Lincoln's stay in Philadelphia allowed him to see the Constitution that was written by Thomas Jefferson years before. Greatly inspired, Lincoln sounded a new trumpet of freedom.
The French and Spanish Navy opened up a handful of ports throughout the Confederate States, the first being Charleston, SC. New Orleans, Jacksonville, Mobile, and Norfolk would soon follow. With the blockade no longer effective, the Union Navy was ordered to patrol the seas with their Russian Allies.
The French aid helped the Confederate States tremendously as the Union suffered yet another defeat at the Third Battle of Bull Run. The Union pressed on, thorugh victory and defeat staining the south land red with blood. Britain tried desperatly to broker a peace satisfactory to both sides, though mistrustful of the Northern Alliance, London now viewed the Paris-Richmond Alliance with suspicion.
The war dredged on, however it was becoming apparent to French commanders the Union Army was gaining valuable experience, and had a larger amount of manpower. Unless a knockout blow was delivered, the Union would soon gain the upperhand. The French made a desperate attempt at taking Washington and capturing Lincoln, however the city was too well fortified and garrisoned.
Hearing of their humiliating defeat in Washington, Chancellor Bismark used the opportunity to end the French influence of the south German states by setting a trap for Napoleon. Without so much a second thought, Napoleon falls for Bismark's trap and finds France at War with Prussia. Troops from Dixie are now called home to fight taking away the souths strongest ally. Spain withdraws from the war signing a peace treaty with the Union and the south finds itself alone facing the Northern Alliance. The Russian and Union navies begin a second blockade of the Confederacy.
The tide of the war swings full throttle in the favor of the Union as the south scrambles to take up positions held by their former allies. General Grant leads his western armies southward, Nashville, Little Rock and Jackson fall quickly to the Union. In the east, the Fourth Battle of Bull Run ends with a Union victory, led by General Sheridan the Army of the Potomoc begins its drive to Richmond., which was deserted by the government and Atlanta declared the new capital. With the war now in Union favor, Lincoln easily wins re-election.
Napoleon III was captured by the Prussians in 1864 ending the Franco-Prussian War and the regime of the last Bonaparte Emperor. Republican's in Mexico defeated the Monarchists loyal to Maximillion, the second Emperor of Mexico fled the country, returning to Austria. Lincoln wrote a lengthy letter to the Prussian King and Chancellor Bismark congradulating them on Prussia's impressive victory.
Lee surrendored to Sheridan in Danville, Va in May 1865 much to the dismay of his Generals, Stonewall Jackson and Jeb Stuart. However as honorable officer's they accepted the surrendor and returned to their homes in Virginia.
Not willing to give up Davis ordered his remaining General's to begin a guerilla campaign. The Union however was beginning to close in on Atlanta. General Sherman was killed in a guerilla battle in North Carolina, and the Union troops were taken offguard by this style of warfare, but proved quick to adapt.
It was Christmas Eve 1865 when President Lincoln learned of the capture of Jefferson Davis trying to flee Atlanta. Only General Johnston remained as an opposing force until his defeat in Jasper, Florida on January 2, 1866. The War Between the States was finally at an end, and the United States showed its potential to be a world power.
The POD: Lee wins at Antietam and marches east to take Baltimore. In Paris, Napoleon III takes this as a definate Union defeat and wants to get in on the good side of what he believes will be a soon independent Confederate States. Meanwhile the Union Navy evacuates the government delegates north to Philadelphia, Lincoln at first wishes to stay but is persuaded by his wife and several officers to leave.
In Richmond Jefferson Davis receives exciting news, France has recognized the Confederate States and managed to coax Spain into joining them. When asked of Britains position, Davis was informed Britain remained strictly netural and wouldn't recognize the Confederacy.
Lincoln sends word to Alexander that he will now accept an alliance with Russia which would be the beginning of the Great Northern Alliance. Russia sent aide to the United States in the form of military advisors, equipment, and "volunteer" troops.
Britain was now deeply concerned about the alliance between the United States and Russia, and many in Parliment argued to help the Confederate States achieve independence, which would weaken the alliance, and give them an ally to the south of the United States. As momentum begun to swing in the pro-Southerners in Parliment, the US Army successfully repelled Lee from Baltimore causing Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation. President Lincoln and his administration returned to Washington, as Congress remained in Philadelphia. Lincoln's stay in Philadelphia allowed him to see the Constitution that was written by Thomas Jefferson years before. Greatly inspired, Lincoln sounded a new trumpet of freedom.
The French and Spanish Navy opened up a handful of ports throughout the Confederate States, the first being Charleston, SC. New Orleans, Jacksonville, Mobile, and Norfolk would soon follow. With the blockade no longer effective, the Union Navy was ordered to patrol the seas with their Russian Allies.
The French aid helped the Confederate States tremendously as the Union suffered yet another defeat at the Third Battle of Bull Run. The Union pressed on, thorugh victory and defeat staining the south land red with blood. Britain tried desperatly to broker a peace satisfactory to both sides, though mistrustful of the Northern Alliance, London now viewed the Paris-Richmond Alliance with suspicion.
The war dredged on, however it was becoming apparent to French commanders the Union Army was gaining valuable experience, and had a larger amount of manpower. Unless a knockout blow was delivered, the Union would soon gain the upperhand. The French made a desperate attempt at taking Washington and capturing Lincoln, however the city was too well fortified and garrisoned.
Hearing of their humiliating defeat in Washington, Chancellor Bismark used the opportunity to end the French influence of the south German states by setting a trap for Napoleon. Without so much a second thought, Napoleon falls for Bismark's trap and finds France at War with Prussia. Troops from Dixie are now called home to fight taking away the souths strongest ally. Spain withdraws from the war signing a peace treaty with the Union and the south finds itself alone facing the Northern Alliance. The Russian and Union navies begin a second blockade of the Confederacy.
The tide of the war swings full throttle in the favor of the Union as the south scrambles to take up positions held by their former allies. General Grant leads his western armies southward, Nashville, Little Rock and Jackson fall quickly to the Union. In the east, the Fourth Battle of Bull Run ends with a Union victory, led by General Sheridan the Army of the Potomoc begins its drive to Richmond., which was deserted by the government and Atlanta declared the new capital. With the war now in Union favor, Lincoln easily wins re-election.
Napoleon III was captured by the Prussians in 1864 ending the Franco-Prussian War and the regime of the last Bonaparte Emperor. Republican's in Mexico defeated the Monarchists loyal to Maximillion, the second Emperor of Mexico fled the country, returning to Austria. Lincoln wrote a lengthy letter to the Prussian King and Chancellor Bismark congradulating them on Prussia's impressive victory.
Lee surrendored to Sheridan in Danville, Va in May 1865 much to the dismay of his Generals, Stonewall Jackson and Jeb Stuart. However as honorable officer's they accepted the surrendor and returned to their homes in Virginia.
Not willing to give up Davis ordered his remaining General's to begin a guerilla campaign. The Union however was beginning to close in on Atlanta. General Sherman was killed in a guerilla battle in North Carolina, and the Union troops were taken offguard by this style of warfare, but proved quick to adapt.
It was Christmas Eve 1865 when President Lincoln learned of the capture of Jefferson Davis trying to flee Atlanta. Only General Johnston remained as an opposing force until his defeat in Jasper, Florida on January 2, 1866. The War Between the States was finally at an end, and the United States showed its potential to be a world power.