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Cool, although I find it a bit unlikely that the Hannovarians are just chill with claimants across the border, and the Stuarts are unlikely to drop the claim on England/Ireland.List of Scottish monarchs
The Darien scheme succeeds, Scotland rejects the Act of Union and reverts to the Jacobite succession after the death of Queen Anne under a deal allowing the Stuart monarchs to remain personally Catholic while recognizing the Protestant state religion, and the succession passes from the Stuarts to the houses of Savoy, Austria-Este, and Wittelsbach.
I figure that the Hanoverians aren't chill with it but aren't able to dislodge the Stuarts or reconquer Scotland, and likewise the Stuarts don't give up their claims on England and Ireland (hence them staying in the arms) but aren't able to enforce them, so they fight a couple wars over the course of the 1700s (as a theater of the other great power wars going on at the time) that end inconclusively and leave both royal families in place. Maybe an echo of the Forty-five with Bonnie Prince Charlie trying and failing to invade England, but with the retreat ending at the border instead of at Culloden. I also figure that on the offense the Stuarts would be held back by the Scottish Parliament who wouldn't want to revive a union where they'd be the junior partner again, and on the defensive side they'd be assisted by the French in a revival of the Auld Alliance which would make it harder for England to overrun them.
As the King made his way down Christian Street from Commerce Road, he was met by a growing crowd of local residents and business-owners. He was flanked on two sides by his two Internal Ministry security agents: Officers 1st Class Ronald G. Hawthorne and Michael P. Stevens. A few steps behind Wilhelm IV was Lt. Reinhard Klein, Chief of Security, and two of his agents, Sergeants Rudolf H. Hahn and Arnold Daschner. All five of the security personnel present carried medium-calibre service handguns, while Klein had an FT-66 .25 sub-machine gun, capable of firing 800 rounds per minute. Since the street was quite literally overflowing with admirers and passers-by, the security detail was decidedly very insufficient. Wilhelm IV, however, insisted on maintaining a low presence of guards, to appear more approachable, and even the few units present were forced to stay out of the King's way.
About a dozen steps after leaving Commerce Road and taking a southwardly direction, witnesses reported seeing a man generally described as "odd", "out of place", "suspicious" and "with clear ill intent". He was described as wearing "a large trench coat, gray trousers, a tan-colored brown trilby hat, and a pair of dark shades". His attire was not out of place: this kind of wear was common among the working class of Whitechapel, specially factory and dockyard workers. Jennifer Ball, a witness, stated that "[he] looked perfectly ordinary, in terms of outfit." His demeanor, meanwhile, was described as "nervous, very tense, and contrasting sharply with the general ambience of happiness and jubilation". Peter Hank, a retired police officer who was also present, reported that he immediately recognized the signs of "a criminal, or a man in the middle of something nefarious". He fidgeted with his coat, and would often reach for his inside pocket, peeking into his coat but without retrieving anything. "His way of being suddenly changed the moment His Majesty approached his position," Hank's testimony reads. "His head suddenly snapped to face him, and his eyes grew wide, like a deer caught in the lights of a car."
Some photographers, both professional and amateur, managed to snap images immediately before, during, and right after the assassination. The most comprehensive collection of visual material, often known as the "Wiseman Photos", was taken by BNC cameraman Billy Wiseman. Through chance alone, Wiseman managed to take a string of photographs showing the assassin stepping forward through the crowd, cutting Officer Stevens off, pulling a handgun from his coat, and ramming it against the side chest of Wilhelm IV. He also took a separate photo several seconds later, showing the assassin's face in striking detail as he stepped in front of Wiseman's lens trying to flee the scene. Another individual, amateur Sally Randall, depict the very moment the King was shot, including his expression of pain. Eric Braxton, another non-professional, took photos of the murderer in the moments preceding the attack, as well as from the chaos that followed the shooting.
The murder weapon itself was a .22 1962 Becker revolver handgun, with an engraved titanium hilt. Investigators believe that the weapon was imported from Portugal sometime early in 1965, although by who and for what purpose remains unknown. When asked in court about how he gained possession of the firearm, the attacker replied that "some friend of his" sold it to him, and that he initially bought it for self-protection before formulating plans to assassinate the Kaiser. It was a small calibre, and aiming for the side-chest rather than a more vulnerable part of the body, even at such a close range, offered little guarantee of a mortal shot. It has been generally accepted that this poor choice of weapon and striking point indicate that the attacker was not very literate in terms of firearms or combat. It was, nevertheless, suggested immediately after the fact that the assailant didn't wish to kill Wilhelm IV, but rather simply injure him. This theory gained traction in the media, and became a possible route of inquiry for investigators, but subsequent developments (as one can see in Chapter 16) would completely dismantle this possibility. When asked about why he opted for a low-caliber weapon and aiming for the side-chest, the attacker replied that "[he] didn't knew better".
The seconds immediately following the shooting can be recounted in the following manner. Just as the assassin was firing into Wilhelm IV, Officer Stevens reached out to grab his right hand. Wounded, the monarch slumped backwards and to the left, onto Hawthorne, who also reached to apprehend the assailant. Klein rushed forward and also joined the scuffle. Hahn and Daschner moved in to assist the injured Kaiser. It was around this time that the crowds began moving around erratically and shouting wildly, creating an atmosphere of confusion and stress. For a brief moment, Stevens and Hawthorne were able to secure down the attacker's arm while Klein joined the scene. The assassin managed, however, to release Stevens' grip by gut-punching him with his left elbow, and pushed Hawthorne into Klein, buying him enough time to make an escape. He leapt forward several yards, coming right in front of Wiseman's camera - who then took his famous photo - pushing people out of his way as he tried to make a run for it.
Some civilians joined the struggle. Someone shoved the assassin into the right-hand wall of the narrow Christian Street, causing him to trip on the sidewalk. Three more people moved in to apprehend him. He attempted to use his pistol to shoot his way out, but a bystander stomped his arm against the floor, causing him to lose the grip of his gun. By then, the assailant was fully subdued and on the ground. The first official member of Wilhelm IV's security entourage to arrive was Hawthorne, who handcuffed him. Meanwhile, Hahn and Daschner, with the help of nearby civilians, carried the wounded Kaiser over to his black Cadillac, parked on Commerce Road. Chauffeur Daniel Watson helped position Wilhelm IV lying face-up on the backseat of the vehicle. By then, the Emperor was unconscious and bleeding profusely.
The closest medical facility was the St. Thomas Lutheran Hospital, located a short drive away in northeast Shadwell. Wilhelm IV was immediately admitted into intensive care. A total of three bullets impacted the Kaiser's body: two resulted in non-threatening injuries, but the third broke his inferior vena cava and sent his circulatory system into a critical state. His heart-rate was failing, and he went into several cardiac arrests. His body had lost too much blood, although a transfusion was deemed impossible. After almost eight hours of surgery, at 1:08 A.M. of 16 August, His Imperial and Royal Majesty Wilhelm IV and V, German Emperor and King of the Britons, passed away at the age of 57, as a result of cardiovascular shock augmented by blood loss. The news of his passing were announced to a large crowd of news reporters and well-wishers who had patiently awaited word about the Kaiser's condition outside the St. Thomas Lutheran Hospital at 1:13 A.M. Berlin TV simply reported: Der Kaiser ist tot - "the Emperor is dead". He was the last member of the House of Hohenzollern eligible to inherit the Crown, as his tragically brief marriage to Grand Duchess Kira Kirillovna of Russia produced no heirs, and he never remarried. It was the beginning of the end for the German Empire.
Sarah Milford, The Emperor Is Dead (1989)
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With the retirement of 12-year incumbent Republican Governor Linda Lingle, the Hawaiian governorship was officially open for the first time since 2000. Originally, Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona was expected to be the Republican nominee for Governor, but the retirement of Senator Akaka would cause Aiona to abandon his bid for governor and run for Senate successfully. Charles Djou, a Honolulu City Councilor, would end up becoming the Republican nominee and would run against Mufi Hannemann, a former State Senator and founding member of the Hawaii Sovereignty Party. Keiko Bonk, a State Representative from the Liberal Party, was also a major candidate.
Hawaiian politics is unique from mainland politics in the fact that the three main parties; Republican, Democratic, and Conservative are united together as the de-facto “Pro America” or “Pro Mainland“ bloc. The main competition to this bloc is the Hawaiian Sovereignty Party, which advocates for either greater autonomy or independence. This party gets most of its support from Native Hawaiians.
Djou would win the election by a plurality, only garnering 42 percent.
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Who’s ready for some dystopia?
The Southern African Security Organization, also known as “SASO” or “the Pietersburg Pact” is an intergovernmental military and political organization in Southern Africa and Europe, headquartered in Pietersburg, South Africa.
Originating as an informal alliance between Portugal, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Greater Rhodesia, SASO emerged as a formal organization in the 80s in a deal brokered by the United States to contain Communist influence in Africa. Member states agreed to a more formal unified command, and have since embraced joint economic projects as well. The status of European Portugal has always been somewhat vague. The mutual defense provisions do extend there, but not all agreements between the three states apply there.
Outside of the membership, SASO has been widely condemned. It has been called “the only rouge intergovernmental organization” and all members are under heavy sanctions. Complaints include the lack of free elections in any member state, brutal methods of repression against insurgent groups, human rights violations of the highest orders, and the continued refusal of member states to grant rights to the black majorities inside their own countries. Even the organization’s former sponsor, the United States, has withdrawn support. A recent State Department press release criticized SASO for “maintaining white supremacy in Africa.” No SASO members have participated in any international sporting event for decades.
SASO maintains many “permanent observer” states, in fact puppets, only three of which are internationally recognized, the rest being unrecognized bantustans in South Africa and Rhodesia. SASO’s military efforts are generally focused on fighting insurgencies opposing white rule, which are often sponsored by the “frontline states” bordering the Pietersburg Pact. It is known that South Africa possesses Nuclear Weapons, and it is suspected by international observers that Pretoria has guaranteed their usage to protect SASO members in the event of open conflict.
Major opponents of SASO include the Organization of African States, the East African Union, and various rebel groups such as, but not limited to, the ANC, ZANU, SWAPO, FRELMO, MLPA, and UNITA.
The Southern African Security Organization, also known as “SASO” or “the Pietersburg Pact” is an intergovernmental military and political organization in Southern Africa and Europe, headquartered in Pietersburg, South Africa.
Originating as an informal alliance between Portugal, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Greater Rhodesia, SASO emerged as a formal organization in the 80s in a deal brokered by the United States to contain Communist influence in Africa. Member states agreed to a more formal unified command, and have since embraced joint economic projects as well. The status of European Portugal has always been somewhat vague. The mutual defense provisions do extend there, but not all agreements between the three states apply there.
Outside of the membership, SASO has been widely condemned. It has been called “the only rouge intergovernmental organization” and all members are under heavy sanctions. Complaints include the lack of free elections in any member state, brutal methods of repression against insurgent groups, human rights violations of the highest orders, and the continued refusal of member states to grant rights to the black majorities inside their own countries. Even the organization’s former sponsor, the United States, has withdrawn support. A recent State Department press release criticized SASO for “maintaining white supremacy in Africa.” No SASO members have participated in any international sporting event for decades.
SASO maintains many “permanent observer” states, in fact puppets, only three of which are internationally recognized, the rest being unrecognized bantustans in South Africa and Rhodesia. SASO’s military efforts are generally focused on fighting insurgencies opposing white rule, which are often sponsored by the “frontline states” bordering the Pietersburg Pact. It is known that South Africa possesses Nuclear Weapons, and it is suspected by international observers that Pretoria has guaranteed their usage to protect SASO members in the event of open conflict.
Major opponents of SASO include the Organization of African States, the East African Union, and various rebel groups such as, but not limited to, the ANC, ZANU, SWAPO, FRELMO, MLPA, and UNITA.
It is known that Lennon took part in the 1962 Irish Embassy Hostage Crisis, in which eight Irish and 18 British citizens were held hostage for over a week. He was also involved in other attacks carried out by the Black Lions, including the October 1963 Underground Bombing and the assassination of Finance Minister Alex Brentwood seven months later. Authorities were still unaware of Lennon's true identity: he used a variety of aliases, including "Abbey Road", "Sergeant Pepper", "Strawberry Fields", and "Blackbird", and his position within the Black Lion hierarchy was (and still is) a mystery. His time in Manchester greatly influenced his ideas about British nationalism and the struggle against German occupation. He authored a vast number of treatises and manifestos, all under different names, which were distributed among radical circles. In one of them, titled The Poisoned Throne, he particularly attacks the Hohenzollern monarchy as "the source of German evil" and "the ultimate instrument of class oppression".
According to associates, Lennon first expressed interest in targeting the King after watching a newsreel about Wilhelm III's failing health, and how his son the then Crown Prince had taken over many royal functions, in January 1965. "He was driven into a deep fury by a particular image of [Crown Prince] Louis Ferdinand riding an open stagecoach, waiving and smiling and whatnot," stated Michael P. Jagger, a former member of the Black Lions. "Britain was a bloody shit-hole. There was no bloody coal, for Christ's sake: people had to chop up their furniture just so they wouldn't freeze to death. Anyone back in the day would kill for a nice, warm meal. But there he was, His Majesty [sic.] the Prince, all high and mighty with his velvet coat and golden carriage. How the bloody hell could he call himself 'King of the Britons' if he couldn't even keep them from starving? I think that's what pushed John [Lennon] over, I really think that was it."
In February, Lennon purchased tickets to fly to Berlin, but he didn't use them. He later travelled to Hamburg, where Wilhelm IV was inspecting a newly-christened aircraft carrier. Lennon stayed in a hotel not far from the docks, although he didn't attempt anything suspicious and left Germany two days after arriving. He tried to return in May, but he was caught using a fake passport and sent back to Britain, where he was suspended from any international travel for six months. Despite this verdict, no extensive research was done into Lennon's past, and as long as he remained in British soil, he was free to resume his activities. Matthew Hermann, an agent in the Internal Ministry of Security, stated that "he wasn't a priority" for law enforcement, and that his involvement with terrorist groups "wasn't fully understood". A report made by the IMS on "subversive activity" in Greater Manchester dated July 1965 ascertains that the radical scene in the area was "significantly smaller and less coordinated" than in other urban agglomerations, meaning that Lennon was not considered a threat up to the assassination.
On 15 August, Lennon visited London in an apparently routine journey. He checked in to The Geneva London Hotel under a false identity, and then proceeded to spend the evening at a local pub in Whitechapel. Fully by chance, and according to a variety of testimonies, he heard from a patron that the King was in town meeting people and shaking hands. Immediately, Lennon returned to the hotel, changed clothes, grabbed his pistol, and returned outside to try and catch the King before it was late. He drove around the area for a few minutes before spotting a mass of people around the junction of Commerce and Christian, before identifying "the Kaiser's head" peeking above the crowd. The rest is history.
Follow up: https://www.alternatehistory.com/fo...nt-politics-here.491184/page-50#post-21012224
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In this TL, arabs grab a hold of the Canarian Islands, creating a new arab variety that extends for the african coast, the Cabo Verde islands and the northern brazilian coast. I wanted to include some maps but need to find a good template maker.
It has the same treatment as maltese: an arab dialect heavily influenced by indoeuropean languages, in this case portuguese and in less extent wolof - thats why is written in latin.
It has the same treatment as maltese: an arab dialect heavily influenced by indoeuropean languages, in this case portuguese and in less extent wolof - thats why is written in latin.
Wikibending:
Seige of Ba Sing Se
The Five Wisdoms
Bumi
Metalbending
Hundred Year War
The Floral Crisis
The Clash of the Comet
After the short but violent occupation of the Southern Water Tribe by Northern forces, it was universally agreed by the various Chieftains that the time had come for a formal split between the Water Tribes. For the majority of its history the South had acknowledged the Northern Chiefs as sovereign, but had largely done so because accepting a Northerner was better than accepting their neighbor. However the leadership of Hakoda, his son Sokka, and the rigors of war had created a Southern Identity. Unity had weakened with the death of Sokka and the subsequent power vacuum, but Northern Occupation that had been allowed by this disunity hammered home the need for a unified and independent South.
Ironically, it was a Northerner they selected as their first High Chief. Tonraq was in fact the brother of Unalaq who had recently invaded the South and then tried to destroy the world. However Tonraq was also Chief of the influential Uluriaq Tribe, by virtue of his marriage to Senna who was the daughter of the previous Chief. And, as father to the Avatar, he was well versed in international geopolitics and it was unlikely he would start a dynasty. He had also gained credibility leading the resistance to Unalaq.
Thus there was general agreement behind a Declaration of Independence and Proclaiming Tonraq as High Chief of the Southern Water Tribe. The devil, however, was in the details
Tonraq convened an assembly of Chiefs to write a formal Constitution for the Southern Water Tribe, held at Taqqiq Palace, but soon found there was substantial disagreement about the structure for the new Government.
Tonraq sought broad authority over all matters, drawing perhaps on the Northern Water Tribe he had otherwise abandoned. He agreed with the necessity of some sort of counterbalance to his power, likely a council of tribes. But he wanted the central government to have wide authority to levy taxes, develop infrastructure, and enforce laws. He acknowledged that his daughter was unlikely to succeed him as High Chief, but wished to maintain authority over his own succession. Opposing him was a more conservative faction, led by Chiefs Akiruk and Itkaktuk. They remained suspicious of any move towards centralization. They favored only limited powers to the High Chief, tempered by a Council of Tribes with powers to restrict him, and which would elect a new High Chief. True authority in most matters, however, would rest with the individual Tribes.
There was a small delegation of more radical Chiefs who favored the United Republic as a model. They were led by Suaktuk. They favored centralization, but wanted an elected Council restraining the authority of the High Chief, who would be subject to popular election, although only among hereditary Tribal Chiefs. This faction would achieve little at the Convention itself, but would play a key role in the fight for elected Tribal assemblies later on.
Ultimately outside events would detriment the course of the Convention. The Red Lotus Crisis began soon after the Convention began, and Tonraq was soon traveling the World with his daughter combating the issue. This was widely applauded at home, but left his faction leaderless. And with the radicals so small, the conservatives dominated the proceedings.
When Tonraq returned home he was presented with a fait accompli, and dealing with Korra’s injuries at the hands of the Red Lotus, did little to combat the Conservative Constitution.
The High Chief was given command of the newly unified Southern Forces and wide latitude to conduct foreign affairs. The central government was also given the right to levy tariffs for revenue, but no other taxation powers. Almost every other facet of government was left to the individual tribes. All treaties, declarations of war, and financial matters had to be ratified by a Council of Tribes. Each Tribe, regardless of size, received one representative appointed by the local Chief. The Council also had the right to elect a new High Chief when Tonraq died.
Despite its limited scope, the Southern Water Tribe Constitution was a major historical moment. It was the first written Constitution outside of the United Republic, and set the stage for greater cohesion inside the Southern Water Tribe. The Convention introduced many in the South to politics, and marked the start of a vibrant political scene.
Seige of Ba Sing Se
The Five Wisdoms
Bumi
Metalbending
Hundred Year War
The Floral Crisis
The Clash of the Comet
After the short but violent occupation of the Southern Water Tribe by Northern forces, it was universally agreed by the various Chieftains that the time had come for a formal split between the Water Tribes. For the majority of its history the South had acknowledged the Northern Chiefs as sovereign, but had largely done so because accepting a Northerner was better than accepting their neighbor. However the leadership of Hakoda, his son Sokka, and the rigors of war had created a Southern Identity. Unity had weakened with the death of Sokka and the subsequent power vacuum, but Northern Occupation that had been allowed by this disunity hammered home the need for a unified and independent South.
Ironically, it was a Northerner they selected as their first High Chief. Tonraq was in fact the brother of Unalaq who had recently invaded the South and then tried to destroy the world. However Tonraq was also Chief of the influential Uluriaq Tribe, by virtue of his marriage to Senna who was the daughter of the previous Chief. And, as father to the Avatar, he was well versed in international geopolitics and it was unlikely he would start a dynasty. He had also gained credibility leading the resistance to Unalaq.
Thus there was general agreement behind a Declaration of Independence and Proclaiming Tonraq as High Chief of the Southern Water Tribe. The devil, however, was in the details
Tonraq convened an assembly of Chiefs to write a formal Constitution for the Southern Water Tribe, held at Taqqiq Palace, but soon found there was substantial disagreement about the structure for the new Government.
Tonraq sought broad authority over all matters, drawing perhaps on the Northern Water Tribe he had otherwise abandoned. He agreed with the necessity of some sort of counterbalance to his power, likely a council of tribes. But he wanted the central government to have wide authority to levy taxes, develop infrastructure, and enforce laws. He acknowledged that his daughter was unlikely to succeed him as High Chief, but wished to maintain authority over his own succession. Opposing him was a more conservative faction, led by Chiefs Akiruk and Itkaktuk. They remained suspicious of any move towards centralization. They favored only limited powers to the High Chief, tempered by a Council of Tribes with powers to restrict him, and which would elect a new High Chief. True authority in most matters, however, would rest with the individual Tribes.
There was a small delegation of more radical Chiefs who favored the United Republic as a model. They were led by Suaktuk. They favored centralization, but wanted an elected Council restraining the authority of the High Chief, who would be subject to popular election, although only among hereditary Tribal Chiefs. This faction would achieve little at the Convention itself, but would play a key role in the fight for elected Tribal assemblies later on.
Ultimately outside events would detriment the course of the Convention. The Red Lotus Crisis began soon after the Convention began, and Tonraq was soon traveling the World with his daughter combating the issue. This was widely applauded at home, but left his faction leaderless. And with the radicals so small, the conservatives dominated the proceedings.
When Tonraq returned home he was presented with a fait accompli, and dealing with Korra’s injuries at the hands of the Red Lotus, did little to combat the Conservative Constitution.
The High Chief was given command of the newly unified Southern Forces and wide latitude to conduct foreign affairs. The central government was also given the right to levy tariffs for revenue, but no other taxation powers. Almost every other facet of government was left to the individual tribes. All treaties, declarations of war, and financial matters had to be ratified by a Council of Tribes. Each Tribe, regardless of size, received one representative appointed by the local Chief. The Council also had the right to elect a new High Chief when Tonraq died.
Despite its limited scope, the Southern Water Tribe Constitution was a major historical moment. It was the first written Constitution outside of the United Republic, and set the stage for greater cohesion inside the Southern Water Tribe. The Convention introduced many in the South to politics, and marked the start of a vibrant political scene.
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Wikibending:
Seige of Ba Sing Se
The Five Wisdoms
Bumi
Metalbending
Hundred Year War
The Floral Crisis
The Clash of the Comet
After the short but violent occupation of the Southern Water Tribe by Northern forces, it was universally agreed by the various Chieftains that the time had come for a formal split between the Water Tribes. For the majority of its history the South had acknowledged the Northern Chiefs as sovereign, but had largely done so because accepting a Northerner was better than accepting their neighbor. However the leadership of Hakoda, his son Sokka, and the rigors of war had created a Southern Identity. Unity had weakened with the death of Sokka and the subsequent power vacuum, but Northern Occupation that had been allowed by this disunity hammered home the need for a unified and independent South.
Ironically, it was a Northerner they selected as their first High Chief. Tonraq was in fact the brother of Unalaq who had recently invaded the South and then tried to destroy the world. However Tonraq was also Chief of the influential Uluriaq Tribe, by virtue of his marriage to Senna who was the daughter of the previous Chief. And, as father to the Avatar, he was well versed in international geopolitics and it was unlikely he would start a dynasty. He had also gained credibility leading the resistance to Unalaq.
Thus there was general agreement behind a Declaration of Independence and Proclaiming Tonraq as High Chief of the Southern Water Tribe. The devil, however, was in the details
Tonraq convened an assembly of Chiefs to write a formal Constitution for the Southern Water Tribe, held at Taqqiq Palace, but soon found there was substantial disagreement about the structure for the new Government.
Tonraq sought broad authority over all matters, drawing perhaps on the Northern Water Tribe he had otherwise abandoned. He agreed with the necessity of some sort of counterbalance to his power, likely a council of tribes. But he wanted the central government to have wide authority to levy taxes, develop infrastructure, and enforce laws. He acknowledged that his daughter was unlikely to succeed him as High Chief, but wished to maintain authority over his own succession. Opposing him was a more conservative faction, led by Chiefs Akiruk and Itkaktuk. They remained suspicious of any move towards centralization. They favored only limited powers to the High Chief, tempered by a Council of Tribes with powers to restrict him, and which would elect a new High Chief. True authority in most matters, however, would rest with the individual Tribes.
There was a small delegation of more radical Chiefs who favored the United Republic as a model. They were led by Suaktuk. They favored centralization, but wanted an elected Council restraining the authority of the High Chief, who would be subject to popular election, although only among hereditary Tribal Chiefs. This faction would achieve little at the Convention itself, but would play a key role in the fight for elected Tribal assemblies later on.
Ultimately outside events would detriment the course of the Convention. The Red Lotus Crisis began soon after the Convention began, and Tonraq was soon traveling the World with his daughter combating the issue. This was widely applauded at home, but left his faction leaderless. And with the radicals so small, the conservatives dominated the proceedings.
When Tonraq returned home he was presented with a fait accompli, and dealing with Korra’s injuries at the hands of the Red Lotus, did little to combat the Conservative Constitution.
The High Chief was given command of the newly unified Southern Forces and wide latitude to conduct foreign affairs. The central government was also given the right to levy tariffs for revenue, but no other taxation powers. Almost every other facet of government was left to the individual tribes. All treaties, declarations of war, and financial matters had to be ratified by a Council of Tribes. Each Tribe, regardless of size, received one representative appointed by the local Chief. The Council also had the right to elect a new High Chief when Tonraq died.
Despite its limited scope, the Southern Water Tribe Constitution was a major historical moment. It was the first written Constitution outside of the United Republic, and set the stage for greater cohesion inside the Southern Water Tribe. The Convention introduced many in the South to politics, and marked the start of a vibrant political scene.
I'm really enjoying these Avatar infoboxes so far dude!
Here's some political party infoboxes for an idea I've been kicking around
“Heheh...Frepublicans”Here's some political party infoboxes for an idea I've been kicking around
*scrolls down through their platforms and see abolition listed*
“.....oh dear”
*see’s white supremacy openly listed as party policy*
“Oh no’”
you can get a lot of slave states out of Mexico and Central America
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