Highlander
Banned
I've decided to start to bunker down and put together a timeline; one based on this map.
The gist is this. Texas becomes and stays independent, whether through a more decisive victory or different politicians. However, this comes at a price, with the British stepping in to lend them money, and help to guarantee independence. Though relations are warm, not everyone in Texas is happy about the situation. Also around this time, the Republic of the Rio Grande is formed and maintained. The border between these two states is a sticking point, but mostly forms at the Nueces river.
With the crumbling government of Mexico, two things happen. First, the Mormons of Deseret (of course, you know
), and second, a new Union is formed of northern Mexican states.
This puts a damper on the expansionist Americans, whom possibly face a quick defeat in a quick war with Texas and the British. When the Civil War comes around (maybe a little earlier), the odds are much different.
An aspect I have also been pondering about this is the advancement of weapons, specifically the repeating rifle. Say there were a few good reports of breech firing rifles during the Revolution, and possibly later on in Europe. By the time the Civil War comes around, they would be more implemented than they were IOTL.
Not sure what direction I want to take with Europe. My original thought was to have a German unification possibly fail ITTL. As well, France is unclear to me as well.
What I could use some suggestions for would be ideas on making a Texas Revolution more successfull in keeping Texas independant, along with some ideas for the other elements.
The gist is this. Texas becomes and stays independent, whether through a more decisive victory or different politicians. However, this comes at a price, with the British stepping in to lend them money, and help to guarantee independence. Though relations are warm, not everyone in Texas is happy about the situation. Also around this time, the Republic of the Rio Grande is formed and maintained. The border between these two states is a sticking point, but mostly forms at the Nueces river.
With the crumbling government of Mexico, two things happen. First, the Mormons of Deseret (of course, you know
This puts a damper on the expansionist Americans, whom possibly face a quick defeat in a quick war with Texas and the British. When the Civil War comes around (maybe a little earlier), the odds are much different.
An aspect I have also been pondering about this is the advancement of weapons, specifically the repeating rifle. Say there were a few good reports of breech firing rifles during the Revolution, and possibly later on in Europe. By the time the Civil War comes around, they would be more implemented than they were IOTL.
Not sure what direction I want to take with Europe. My original thought was to have a German unification possibly fail ITTL. As well, France is unclear to me as well.
What I could use some suggestions for would be ideas on making a Texas Revolution more successfull in keeping Texas independant, along with some ideas for the other elements.