CthulhuFhtagn
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Exactly what it says on the tin. Obviously, in OTL, the US ended up "joining" the war against Britain in 1812. With a PoD after the Louisiana Purchase (1803), have the US declare war on France by 1812 at the latest.
Is the Haitian rebellion exploitable?Exactly what it says on the tin. Obviously, in OTL, the US ended up "joining" the war against Britain in 1812. With a PoD after the Louisiana Purchase (1803), have the US declare war on France by 1812 at the latest.
A grab for Haiti would be an interesting possibility, although I can't see neither the Spanish or the British letting such a move pass easily. I can more easily envision an American attack against French holdings as a deal with the English than an actual involovment on the continent - I fail to see what the Americans would get out of having boots on the ground in Europe.
it would be easy to get America on the other side of the war. IIRC they were having shipping troubles with both Britain and France. France quit harassing American ships first so it was war with Britain, have the British leave our shipping alone and France continue the harassment.
Have some random nutjob adventurer from the Southern States lead a party in an attempt to annex Haiti and stop the slaves freeing themselves. At some point, the chap and his followers get gunned down by the French. Possibly there's some form atrocity involved (have them shot after being captured or something). Napoleon makes a diplomatic balls-up and a war kicks off.