Cascadia: The Light of the Pacific

This TL details global events from 1741 to the present day, with a focus on North America and the growth of the Pacific Northwest. There are three major PODs in this TL:

1) The expeditions of Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov are delayed to November 1741 and are subsequently torn apart by a vicious winter storm.

2) Less interest in the Pacific Northwest due to the harsher winters in the area and little success in fur trading.

3) More of an identity is formed with the passing of generations in colonies. Colonists in Oregon begin to identify as Oregonians, colonists in Canada as Canadians (or Canadiens), etc because of slow communications to London / Washington and back.

The timeline is coming soon, I just thought I'd get the premise out :D

Your friend,
Jordan
 
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Hooray! I was considering writing something along these lines, and I'll love to see how this turns out. Consider me subscribed.
 
This TL details global events from 1741 to the present day, with a focus on North America and the growth of the Pacific Northwest. There are three major PODs in this TL:

1) The expeditions of Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov are delayed to November 1741 and are subsequently torn apart by a vicious winter storm.

2) Less interest in the Pacific Northwest due to the harsher winters in the area and little success in fur trading.

3) More of an identity is formed with the passing of generations in colonies. Colonists in Oregon begin to identify as Oregonians, colonists in Canada as Canadians (or Canadiens), etc.

The timeline is coming soon, I just thought I'd get the premise out :D

Your friend,
Jordan
You have my whole support on this! I love the premise and want to see it out to its end.
 
This TL details global events from 1741 to the present day, with a focus on North America and the growth of the Pacific Northwest. There are three major PODs in this TL:

1) The expeditions of Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov are delayed to November 1741 and are subsequently torn apart by a vicious winter storm.

2) Less interest in the Pacific Northwest due to the harsher winters in the area and little success in fur trading.

3) More of an identity is formed with the passing of generations in colonies. Colonists in Oregon begin to identify as Oregonians, colonists in Canada as Canadians (or Canadiens), etc.

The timeline is coming soon, I just thought I'd get the premise out :D

Your friend,
Jordan

I like the idea, but 2 and 3 arent POD's their affects. If you want these things to happen you need to come up with a solid reason. No Lewis and Clark expedition might be a start for #2.
 
I don't think POD #3 is a POD at all. George Vancouver explored the region between 1791-1795 and James Cook preceded him in the area between 1776-1779.
 
There, edited in the reasons why, forgot to do that lol :p

How are #2 and #3's reasons any different than OTL. please give a specific event in human history.

EDIT: Sorry if I sound like I'm riding your ass on this, but it's an interesting idea, and I want to help it become something good instead of something poorly thought out.
 
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