So basically, this is the premise: I'm working on a fairly expansive timeline based on the Yankee Dominion project I started. In this timeline, there are a few key differences from the world created by the project's contributors, which I'll address quickly:
Now obviously, this would have long lasting implications on the broader world - the French Revolution could be neutered without the inspiration of the Americas (I could be wrong - not informed enough to make a educated guess) which could in turn hamper the Napoleonic Wars and the eventual British acquisition of the OTL Louisiana Territory. I have a basic chain of events in mind to address how the French/Spanish are booted out of Louisiana, but I definitely would like to flesh that out more.
I was thinking that the guarantees granted by London to the colonial legislatures that ensured their autonomy in the aftermath of the ATL (and failed) revolt in 1775 could result in slavery lasting into the 1860s, with Confederation being forced by the secession of the southern colonies into a state similar in nature to the CSA in OTL, more or less. This republican revolt threatens the remainder of the North American colonies enough to force the British to consolidate them much like OTL Canada in 1867. A war (the Great American War? or something like that) leads to the former southern colonies being brought into the fold by 1864-1865.
I guess the actual questions I have are the following:
Any good links, ideas, or contributions are appreciated. I'm trying to get more meat on the bones here.
- The British monarchy, rather than a homegrown one, reigns as the main executive authority in the country though power is wielded by an appointed Governor-General.
- Possible changes to provincial borders in the Northwest/Far North. Not really important overall.
- A different party/PM list, starting in 1860 rather than 1785, due to the proposed POD at this point. I've got events after 1901 largely drafted out, but it's
Now obviously, this would have long lasting implications on the broader world - the French Revolution could be neutered without the inspiration of the Americas (I could be wrong - not informed enough to make a educated guess) which could in turn hamper the Napoleonic Wars and the eventual British acquisition of the OTL Louisiana Territory. I have a basic chain of events in mind to address how the French/Spanish are booted out of Louisiana, but I definitely would like to flesh that out more.
I was thinking that the guarantees granted by London to the colonial legislatures that ensured their autonomy in the aftermath of the ATL (and failed) revolt in 1775 could result in slavery lasting into the 1860s, with Confederation being forced by the secession of the southern colonies into a state similar in nature to the CSA in OTL, more or less. This republican revolt threatens the remainder of the North American colonies enough to force the British to consolidate them much like OTL Canada in 1867. A war (the Great American War? or something like that) leads to the former southern colonies being brought into the fold by 1864-1865.
I guess the actual questions I have are the following:
- Would London tolerate slavery lasting so long to begin with?
- How would westward expansion play out with London in charge?
- What happens to the Indigenous peoples? Do they still get pushed westward?
Any good links, ideas, or contributions are appreciated. I'm trying to get more meat on the bones here.