Alright, first of all it is highly unlikely I realize, but still it's something that I feel is interesting to consider.
After WWII their were many different secessionist movements in Sicily who did'nt want to stay a part of Italy for various reasons, among these was a 40,000 strong group who promoted annexation of Sicily to the US.
So, let's say the movement grew in popularity to an extent that the majority supported it and American leaders, seeing an opportunity to permanently extend American influence and military power in Europe seize on the opportunity and a referendum is held in which the majority vote yes and Sicily becomes the 49th state.
How would this affect American and Sicilian society, what affects would this have on politics, how would Europe react, how would the world be different?
After WWII their were many different secessionist movements in Sicily who did'nt want to stay a part of Italy for various reasons, among these was a 40,000 strong group who promoted annexation of Sicily to the US.
So, let's say the movement grew in popularity to an extent that the majority supported it and American leaders, seeing an opportunity to permanently extend American influence and military power in Europe seize on the opportunity and a referendum is held in which the majority vote yes and Sicily becomes the 49th state.
How would this affect American and Sicilian society, what affects would this have on politics, how would Europe react, how would the world be different?