So, I've been slowly creating a TL I hope to unveil one day. I recently had another thread talking about the potential capital of a secessionist north. The question I want to ask now is quite a bit more broad. Basically I'd like to start a discussion talking about when and how a northern secession could occur. At the moment, I'm thinking the war would occur sometime around 1840-1860. It's a wide time range, but I'm working on it. I'd also like to ask, what states do you guys think would join a secessionist North? I'm thinking the area of New England, the states of NJ, NY, and PA. Would any of the states of the old Northwest secede?
The way I'm thinking of having this secession occur is potentially starting the TL at the Battle of New Orleans at the end of the War of 1812. Jackson still wins, but dies in the process. Over time the US purchases most of the Mexican Cession because Mexico will be in chaos and the Mexican government needs the money. Of course, the sale would cause another wave of civil war in Mexico. Anyway, after the sale, eventually the USA would become embroiled in a war for the Oregon Country and lose handily. The north would be upset over the gain of more slave territory, while losing potentially more free territory.
A Fugitive Slave Law will eventually be created and the Civil War will be caused by a heavy handed president who attempts to forcefully enforce the Fugitive Slave Law, ultimately causing the abolitionist leaning states to start a war calling for a "Second American Revolution". This will be an actual civil war with the secessionists attempting to overthrow the government. Failing that, they'll attempt to defend their right to exist.
This is already extremely long, but for those willing to help, I'd very much appreciate your input. This would be my first TL and I think it's an interesting idea. It's very late at night for me so I'll answer any questions when I wake up in the morning. Thanks a lot fellas.
The way I'm thinking of having this secession occur is potentially starting the TL at the Battle of New Orleans at the end of the War of 1812. Jackson still wins, but dies in the process. Over time the US purchases most of the Mexican Cession because Mexico will be in chaos and the Mexican government needs the money. Of course, the sale would cause another wave of civil war in Mexico. Anyway, after the sale, eventually the USA would become embroiled in a war for the Oregon Country and lose handily. The north would be upset over the gain of more slave territory, while losing potentially more free territory.
A Fugitive Slave Law will eventually be created and the Civil War will be caused by a heavy handed president who attempts to forcefully enforce the Fugitive Slave Law, ultimately causing the abolitionist leaning states to start a war calling for a "Second American Revolution". This will be an actual civil war with the secessionists attempting to overthrow the government. Failing that, they'll attempt to defend their right to exist.
This is already extremely long, but for those willing to help, I'd very much appreciate your input. This would be my first TL and I think it's an interesting idea. It's very late at night for me so I'll answer any questions when I wake up in the morning. Thanks a lot fellas.