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.
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.
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.