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06 May, 1915 - 01 October 1917 The Torpedo shot at the Lusitania misses. The uproar over the sinking of the Lusitania can't happen if the Lusitania doesn't sink. Thus the U.S. stays out of the war. The Allies surrender, having become worn down beyond their ability to keep fighting.

1917-1920 The Frustrated Futurists begin a mass immigration from Italy, who had fought on the side of the Allies and lost, to America, a country which now looks like a shining beacon of hope compared to the home that let them down. Their valuing of technology's domination of nature and war, their rejection of tradition, the artistic emphasis on violence, speed, motion and whatnot, all have a lasting impact on the culture of the United States, which will in turn have a lasting impact on the world in times to come.

1920 -1929
Since America never got into the war, the Lost Generation never gets Lost. Futurism fuses with movements such as Art Deco, and also does well with Jazz too. As for the Suffrage Movement, they don't exactly see eye to eye, since Futurists had very little else but scorn for women. Despite the outcries of traditionalists and women, Futurism gains a lot of ground in the U.S. This synchs well with the technological progress of the time . Even their taste for war will gain an outlet in times to come.

October 29,1929 -1939

The Great Depression occurs. An economic crisis the likes of which the world has never known till now. How does this affect it's countries? Well, Europe was already bad enough, and with the Great Depression happening, Communism spreads like wild fire. Germany had promised to aid Mexico in reclaiming territories taken by the U.S. Mexico picks now as the time to act on that. Trouble is, Germany is in upheaval and cannot aid Mexico as promised. What's more, worry is beginning to surface that a continued alliance with now Communist Europe could mean trouble for the elites of Mexico. A deal with America is made behind Europe's back. In a war between America and the European Powers, Mexico will back America. At the same time, Canada abandons it's status of dominion, and allies with America. The lines are being drawn for a second world war - Communist Europe vs. The North American Union. But unbeknownst to these two factions. A third side is forming in the East. However this turns out it will be bloody.
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