Blood, Sweat, and some Grits on the Side

UAD- The United American Districts, under the supervision of President Castro of Fremont, elected their first central leader, called the "Governor in Chief", was elected in 1864. The man, Stephen A. Douglas, was the main designer of the Missouri Compromise years earlier. He was not particularly liked by many, but his policies largely left the new districts to their own problems, which saved himself much stress and possible hatred.
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Governor in Chief, Stephan A. Douglas

How is that possible? Douglas wasn't even in Congress when the Missouri Compromise was passed-he was all of seven years old!
 
Interlude XI
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Hiram Maxim officially invented the Maxim gun late 1863. His invention was greatly inspired by the large tensions between countries during that time, and he believed that war should be as devastating as possible so it may end quickly.
"I met an old friend of mine at a bar in San Francisco. He had served in the last Fremont-American war, so I thought him quite damaged by the pure savage affair of it all. We quickly struck up a discussion about invention and military technology, to which he exclaimed: "Hiram, if war were much more terrible than it is now, perhaps we might not have it at all. A military inventor makes a good wage and perhaps they will one day stop the tide of war." That was when I resolved to resume my creation. I do not regret it to this day. - From the Confessions of Hiram Stevens Maxim.

His role in the Assault on Dusseldorf earned him an honorary knighthood after his death, granted by the British Crown. He is reverently remembered by both Fremontian and British citizens as one of the savior of the Great War.
 
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Looks like there's a hint for the Great War... It won't come very soon since I'm trying to make it less of a Fremont wank and take it a bit slower, but it'll be here..

I'll be updating more on the reconstruction and new movements in some more areas.
 
Chapter 18, Temporary Prosperity
The years between 1864 and 1868 were relatively peaceful for the world, despite the rising tension in Europe and Americas.
The Republic of Fremont spent the majority of their time and funds into industrializing the newly captured territories from the now defunct United States. However, small groups such as the Mormons, the Communist Party, and the United Socialist Front took the initiative to help communities rebuild in exchange to spread their ideals.
This system worried President Castro, however, as the communities began exhibiting degrees of autonomy that were almost illegal. The constant clashes between the Mormon, Socialist, and Communist communities in the region brought hostilities to a tipping point. In 1866, the assassination of Marx's associate Joseph Weydemeyer brought the start of the "Little Big War". The conflict spread throughout the country, with communities in the new territory to the towns back in the "Homeland" skirmishing.
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Anti-Communist propaganda distributed by Mormons
President Castro quickly ordered the military to subdue the conflict, bringing in the heads of all parties involved. Marx and the Mormon leader were released with a harsh warning not to create conflicts again, but the United Socialist Front leader was, after some investigation, executed by firing squad under charges of treason and plot to rebel against the state. All USF propaganda was removed, and their communities were stripped of status and re organized by the central government.
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Joseph Weydemeyer shortly before his assassination, 1866.

The Republic of Aztlan began suffering more and more from the cultural differences in their annexed regions, and once more began a campaign of fearmongering among the villages. Receiving support from the Ottoman Caliphate, the Aztlan government began to transform into a more socialist state, much to the dismay of many nations around the world.

In South America, the Grenadine Confederation won their independence, but continued on to form the nation of Gran Colombia, while the war between the Confederation and Peru still raged.

Many countries flocked to Gran Colombia in order to spread their influence. However, the Republican chose their new ally long before anyone else could change their mind- Fremont.

Early 1867, the Anti Socialist League began to resurface once more.

Anti-Soc: GB, Russia, North German Confederation, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Italian States.

Socialist Coalition: Ottoman Caliphate, France, Portugal, Denmark, Aztlan, People's Republic of Italy, Oranje, Transvaal.

The socialist-supported industrialization of countries around the globe was equally countered by the anti socialist industrialization. By late 1868, nationalism, pride, and an abundance of jobs as well as money lead to increased tension. The only alliances that stayed intact were those who stayed in one of the two coalitions.
 
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