Ironclad Federalism- An American Timeline

Yes, there will probably be an update tonight. I've been beefing up the stuff I'd prewritten and that's why its taking so long. :)


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Good to hear about the update, I've really liked what you've done so far.

So once/if the Dem-Republicans fall, which party is going to replace them?
 
The Election of 1812

As the Hamiltonian Era of the Republic began to close in 1812 the nation was content at home but, as had been in the 1700's, was embroiled in foreign conflicts. The British, in need of men to take of the French and defend the Iberian Peninsula began impressing men yet again. Hamilton refused to take action and many coastal citizens came to resent that.


To the South Spain was still very suspicious toward America following the Jackson-Hamilton Plot that had ended with the loss of Florida. They clung to their Southwest land but were losing control as the citizens grew to resent their presence. The majority of Spanish troops in the Americas were being shipped to the Spanish front lines where little advancement was being made. It was an awkward tug-o-war across the Pyrenees and even with British assistance the outlook was bleak and therefore morale crumbled. Spanish citizens grew tired of fighting and quite a few came out in open support of Napoleon as they believed he'd bring greater protection than Charles IV.


The Election of 1812 then became a turning point in American politics. Both sides were actively campaigning (something that would've been frowned on just a few years prior) and 2 candidates emerged. Vice President Marshall declined to run and the Federalists eventually settled on Thomas Pinckney. He had little recognition but the party hoped he would fly in on Hamilton's coattails from 4 years prior. The Republicans had a much easier time choosing their nominee. James Madison was handed it, yet again, to no ones surprise and created an intricate turnout political machine.


For the Vice Presidential Position Madison went out on a limb and chose the much aged Elbridge Gerry. Pinckney on the other hand chose Christopher Gore. Both were received moderately well.


Ultimately as they had done 6 times before people flocked to the polls. The interval between voting and the release of results before Congress went smoothly but some people were beginning to grow impatient and called for the end to the waiting period by having states report their number immediately Congress took up the debate but the session ended before it was voted upon.


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James Madison (Rep)/Elbridge Gerry (Rep) 126 EVs
Thomas Pinckney (Fed)/ Christopher Gore (Fed) 94 EVs



Madison and Gerry ultimately won in a surprisingly close election. Voters were not entirely ready to give the Republicans full power again and that showed as the Federalists kept the Senate, yet lost the House. Madison eventually took office and just hours after the inauguration news reached Washington it was discovered more men had been impressed and 2 American trade vessels had been claimed and seized by Britain. Madison calmly finished his inauguration ceremonies and the next day walked to Congress and delivered the news in person, breaking a precedent set by Washington. Within 1 week 2 bills were passed declaring Britain couldn't impress or seize American ships and if they did once more war indeed would be declared.
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President James Madison
 
Hmmm..... I'm thinking of redoing this with much more detail in the begining making for both a more coherent story line but also a sensible plot. Thoughts?
 
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