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I had an idea that I wanted to express regarding to a bigger America.

Britain does nothing to end the persecution of French people in Quebec as in OTL. As a result, in joins the American Revolution with the 13 colonies. When the nations becomes independent, America has Quebec with it.

Another POD is that Napoleon does not invade Spain, and therefore does better against Britain. America takes advantage of this by declaring an earlier War of 1812 by seizing British American possessions. While Britain is distracted with the U.S., Napoleon seizes the chance and invaded Britain. The country is defeated and is forced to secede its American territories to the U.S. U.S. Still has Louisiana though as in OTL.

And since Spain isn't invaded, the road to independence is stalled. At the same time, the United States is way more expansionist to the point the Monroe Doctrine now declares the unification of the American continents.

The Mexican-American War goes on the OTL path, except the Spanish are the Mexicans. The U.S. cooperates with the Mexicans in this war. Both decide to unite with the U.S. As a result, during the war, Spain loses New Spain and its Caribbean possessions to the U.S. after the war.

Due to increased racial diversity, I imagine that the U.S. With be more liberal in terms of race. Civil War happens as OTL, but due to geopolitical shifts, I imagine there will be a different set of presidents. And if the ATL version of Lincoln is murdered, the Vice President that takes control will probably allow the Reconstruction to be way more successful. Race is still an issue, though not as serious. Segregation exists though.

Liberia is established as part of the U.S. In this TL.

America would take most if not all of the small Pacific islands as Europe is embroiled in another conflict. The country would also buy all remaining North American European possessions as the countries are in need of money. Yes this includes Greenland.

Due to the Napoleonic Empire still existing, eventually a second conflict occurs in Europe. The war is devastating, and hundreds of famous intellectuals flee to the U.S. I predict that they will help make the U.S. more liberal.

Eventually, the Spanish-American War takes a new twist when Gran Colombia accepts the offer to become part of the U.S. The U.S. Still makes the OTL gains.

Due to the increased size of America and its increased racial tolerance, more immigrants come.

Due to the greater liberal nature, when the 1920s Communist scare occurs, it will cause a Second American Revolution. It is less violent and is more of a peaceful protest. Workers movements and civil rights occur way earlier. As a result, the country is more politically liberal.

I can go further but then it would be off topic. What do you guys think?
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