A Destiny Made Manifest - Part 6: A House Divided
Game: Victoria 2
Published: 2017-02-23, edited: 1970-01-01
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A Destiny Made Manifest
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A Nation at War
As the Grand Old Man of the Army begins his second term, the worst crisis to have ever faced that young nation is in full swing. While the troubles facing the republic, of course, cannot be laid at the grave of Winfield Scott, the years of chaos from 1856 to 1868 overlaps neatly with his presidency.
As the Grand Old Man of the Army begins his second term, the worst crisis to have ever faced that young nation is in full swing. While the troubles facing the republic, of course, cannot be laid at the grave of Winfield Scott, the years of chaos from 1856 to 1868 overlaps neatly with his presidency.
Dethroning King Cotton
The Confederate war plan needed European intervention to succeed. The Confederacy had hoped that controlling Europe's supply of cotton would ensure that nations like France and the UK would join the war on their side.
Scott, eager to end this threat before it appeared, attempted to improve relations with Britannia.
The Confederate war plan needed European intervention to succeed. The Confederacy had hoped that controlling Europe's supply of cotton would ensure that nations like France and the UK would join the war on their side.
Scott, eager to end this threat before it appeared, attempted to improve relations with Britannia.
War Economy
Thanks to the expenses of maintaining a large army and navy, Scott is running a heavy deficit.
Thanks to the expenses of maintaining a large army and navy, Scott is running a heavy deficit.
The Anaconda Plan
Early on, Winfield Scott conceives of a way to strangle the fight out of the South: a full-on blockade, including seizure of the Mississippi River. He wisely foresaw that the rebels wouldn't give up easily.
In addition to this, the 15,000 men led by Jeffrey Sedgwick are to be sent to Cuba to take the island back from Confederate occupation.
Early on, Winfield Scott conceives of a way to strangle the fight out of the South: a full-on blockade, including seizure of the Mississippi River. He wisely foresaw that the rebels wouldn't give up easily.
In addition to this, the 15,000 men led by Jeffrey Sedgwick are to be sent to Cuba to take the island back from Confederate occupation.
General Lee in Illinois
Robert E. Lee, crossing the Mississippi, seizes the small Illinois town of Carbondale, a transportation hub. Vital to the war effort, the 3rd and 4th Armies are sent in.
Robert E. Lee, crossing the Mississippi, seizes the small Illinois town of Carbondale, a transportation hub. Vital to the war effort, the 3rd and 4th Armies are sent in.
General Beatty
In a surprising move, Mark Brown cedes control of the combined forces to Augustus Beatty (REMEMBER THIS MAN). The battle is swift and decisive.
In a surprising move, Mark Brown cedes control of the combined forces to Augustus Beatty (REMEMBER THIS MAN). The battle is swift and decisive.
The Battle of Carbondale
In one of the most famous battles of the Confederate Rebellion, Beatty led Union troops to a smashing success in the fields of Illinois. Only a regiment of Confederates manage to escape, including General Lee himself.
In one of the most famous battles of the Confederate Rebellion, Beatty led Union troops to a smashing success in the fields of Illinois. Only a regiment of Confederates manage to escape, including General Lee himself.
Retaking Missouri
The force is split; half is sent north to finish off Lee's force, and the other is sent to take back Malden.
The force is split; half is sent north to finish off Lee's force, and the other is sent to take back Malden.
Another landing in Havana
As Confederate control over the island of Cuba is tenuous at best, Sedgwick expects his army to be greeted as liberators.
As Confederate control over the island of Cuba is tenuous at best, Sedgwick expects his army to be greeted as liberators.
Senatorial Elections
The Senate, composed of just the Union states, is reconstituted. Democrats still manage to claim a decent amount of seats, but clearly, Congress is now a Republican body.
The Senate, composed of just the Union states, is reconstituted. Democrats still manage to claim a decent amount of seats, but clearly, Congress is now a Republican body.
The Battle of Springfield
Augustus Beatty leads the 4th to an astounding victory in Springfield, Illinois. What is left of the main Confederate force is scattered.
Augustus Beatty leads the 4th to an astounding victory in Springfield, Illinois. What is left of the main Confederate force is scattered.
Taking the Mississippi River
The orders for the Third and Fourth are to retake the Mississippi River, a task which Mark Brown begins with gusto.
The orders for the Third and Fourth are to retake the Mississippi River, a task which Mark Brown begins with gusto.
General Taylor
Zachary Taylor, now 71 years old, continues to take the east coast, probably muttering that he's way too old for this shit.
Zachary Taylor, now 71 years old, continues to take the east coast, probably muttering that he's way too old for this shit.
The Battle of Paducah
Like Hannibal Barca, Augustus Beatty's third battle is his most glorious. While that slippery Robert E. Lee somehow gets away, the entire First Confederate Army is either killed or taken prisoner.
Like Hannibal Barca, Augustus Beatty's third battle is his most glorious. While that slippery Robert E. Lee somehow gets away, the entire First Confederate Army is either killed or taken prisoner.
The War: February 20th, 1857
As the main Confederate forces are swept away, it becomes a matter of beating down the South's will to continue resisting Union occupation.
As the main Confederate forces are swept away, it becomes a matter of beating down the South's will to continue resisting Union occupation.
Field Training
As we fight, we learn more and more about how modern war is to be conducted.
As we fight, we learn more and more about how modern war is to be conducted.
Taking Mississippi
Mark Brown, ambitious man as he is, drives his men south to take New Orleans, and hopefully speed up the prosecution of the war.
Mark Brown, ambitious man as he is, drives his men south to take New Orleans, and hopefully speed up the prosecution of the war.
Provisional Rights Act
The Republican Congress pushes through a bill guaranteeing rights and the equal protection of law to all citizens of the nation, anticipating a united country without slavery. Southern Democrats who stayed loyal to the Union are not terribly happy.
The Republican Congress pushes through a bill guaranteeing rights and the equal protection of law to all citizens of the nation, anticipating a united country without slavery. Southern Democrats who stayed loyal to the Union are not terribly happy.
Mississippi in Union Hands
As New Orleans is taken, Southern trade is crippled. Good for us!
As New Orleans is taken, Southern trade is crippled. Good for us!
The Death of Alfredo Tamayo
Governor Tamayo, serving since Cuba was annexed in the presidency of Silas Wright a decade ago, is dragged from his mansion and executed in the streets by a pro-Union mob. Cuba is primed to fall from Confederate hands.
Governor Tamayo, serving since Cuba was annexed in the presidency of Silas Wright a decade ago, is dragged from his mansion and executed in the streets by a pro-Union mob. Cuba is primed to fall from Confederate hands.
The Battle of Jackson
Beatty continues to give Robert E. Lee nightmares, and his legend continues to grow.
Beatty continues to give Robert E. Lee nightmares, and his legend continues to grow.
Taking the Gulf Coast
In order to further starve out the South, the coast on the Gulf of Mexico is to be seized.
In order to further starve out the South, the coast on the Gulf of Mexico is to be seized.
The Emancipation Proclamation
In the summer of 1857, Winfield Scott issued an executive order, declaring the freedom of all slaves in the supposed Confederate States of America. If a few hopeful Southerners still believed they could come out of this thing with their slaves in tact, they had their hopes dashed.
In the summer of 1857, Winfield Scott issued an executive order, declaring the freedom of all slaves in the supposed Confederate States of America. If a few hopeful Southerners still believed they could come out of this thing with their slaves in tact, they had their hopes dashed.
Old Rough and Ready
Taylor, in the last major battle of his career, smashes a small Confederate army led by the magical teleporting General Lee.
Taylor, in the last major battle of his career, smashes a small Confederate army led by the magical teleporting General Lee.
Cuba's Liberation
Sedgwick's men slowly push across the state, liberating slaves as they march.
Sedgwick's men slowly push across the state, liberating slaves as they march.
Anaconda Realized
Scott's plan for starving out the South comes to fruition; hunger is rampant across the Confederacy, and the will to fight in the rebellious states waves.
Scott's plan for starving out the South comes to fruition; hunger is rampant across the Confederacy, and the will to fight in the rebellious states waves.
Total War
A policy of Mark Brown is put to great affect in the late days of the Confederate Rebellion: complete and total war, the utilization of terror, the destruction of infrastructure. He perfected these strategies in Cuba and Yucatan, and attempted to utilize them in the war to come (though it is largely unsuccessful in that particular conflict).
A policy of Mark Brown is put to great affect in the late days of the Confederate Rebellion: complete and total war, the utilization of terror, the destruction of infrastructure. He perfected these strategies in Cuba and Yucatan, and attempted to utilize them in the war to come (though it is largely unsuccessful in that particular conflict).
Appalachian guerillas
While most of the Southern heartland is occupied, the more remote regions (and Texas) remain free. In these places, the will to fight still exists.
While most of the Southern heartland is occupied, the more remote regions (and Texas) remain free. In these places, the will to fight still exists.
A Coastline Restored
As Mark Brown finishes his siege of Laredo, the last bit of Confederate coastline is seized.
As Mark Brown finishes his siege of Laredo, the last bit of Confederate coastline is seized.
The Last Step
The war is clearly nearing its end. Jefferson Davis and the remnants of the Confederate government are finally located in Kentucky; the force occupying Louisville captures them.
The war is clearly nearing its end. Jefferson Davis and the remnants of the Confederate government are finally located in Kentucky; the force occupying Louisville captures them.
The Treaty of Louisville
Jefferson Davis unconditionally surrenders on March 3rd, 1858, declaring that the Confederate States are no more, and the Union has prevailed. Finally, the war is over.
Jefferson Davis unconditionally surrenders on March 3rd, 1858, declaring that the Confederate States are no more, and the Union has prevailed. Finally, the war is over.
A House United
As the South is brought back into the fold, it is clear that America needs to come together. While the black men of the South are freed from their bonds, prejudices did not die when Jefferson Davis surrendered.
As the South is brought back into the fold, it is clear that America needs to come together. While the black men of the South are freed from their bonds, prejudices did not die when Jefferson Davis surrendered.
Reconstruction
In order to ensure that the South behaves itself, Scott and the Republicans enforce a military occupation. The troops stationed there will enforce the newly passed 13th Amendment which barred slavery, as well as suppress any more Southern separatism.
In one of the few blemishes on Winfield Scott's presidential record, many do not believe he went far enough with the legislation to ensure Freedmen's protection in the new South.
In order to ensure that the South behaves itself, Scott and the Republicans enforce a military occupation. The troops stationed there will enforce the newly passed 13th Amendment which barred slavery, as well as suppress any more Southern separatism.
In one of the few blemishes on Winfield Scott's presidential record, many do not believe he went far enough with the legislation to ensure Freedmen's protection in the new South.
Southern Industrial Expansion
In order to make up for the mostly destroyed antebellum Southern industry, many projects pop up, funded by Northern and Southern capitalists alike.
In order to make up for the mostly destroyed antebellum Southern industry, many projects pop up, funded by Northern and Southern capitalists alike.
New Mexican Statehood!
About half of the New Mexico Territory is zoned to become the State of New Mexico. Now that the slavery drama is done with, states being added are less of a big deal.
About half of the New Mexico Territory is zoned to become the State of New Mexico. Now that the slavery drama is done with, states being added are less of a big deal.
Biased Multiculturalism
still in use in the united states today! haha we're doomed
still in use in the united states today! haha we're doomed
The Freedmen's Bureau
Across the South, an organization called the Freeden's Bureau is created to help out recently liberated slaves. Schools across the South promote literacy amongst the population.
Across the South, an organization called the Freeden's Bureau is created to help out recently liberated slaves. Schools across the South promote literacy amongst the population.
Mexican Tension
Santa Anna, that old fiend, has been found guilty of sending letters to Jefferson Davis, providing support for the rebels. This sours the somewhat stable relations enjoyed by the two nations.
A sect of Republicans that came to be called "Deserthawks" begin to support a war against Mexico for this offense.
Santa Anna, that old fiend, has been found guilty of sending letters to Jefferson Davis, providing support for the rebels. This sours the somewhat stable relations enjoyed by the two nations.
A sect of Republicans that came to be called "Deserthawks" begin to support a war against Mexico for this offense.
The Tariff of 1858
In response to the economic situation facing him, the now 71 year-old Winfield Scott and the Republicans manage to pass a law raising the tariff to a ludicrously high 46%, as well as a tax hike for the rich.
Scott, beaten down by his stressful years of service to his nation, has a massive stroke just one week later.
In response to the economic situation facing him, the now 71 year-old Winfield Scott and the Republicans manage to pass a law raising the tariff to a ludicrously high 46%, as well as a tax hike for the rich.
Scott, beaten down by his stressful years of service to his nation, has a massive stroke just one week later.
The Death of Winfield Scott
On May 28th, 1858, the nation is shocked to hear that Old Fuss and Feathers has been taken from them. A massive funeral is held for him at West Point Cemetery.
President Winfield Scott led the nation through the Texan War, the Yucatecan War, the Cuban War, the First Mexican-American War, and the Southern Rebellion. He served in the War of 1812. He is second only to Washington. He is a giant, and he will never be forgotten.
On May 28th, 1858, the nation is shocked to hear that Old Fuss and Feathers has been taken from them. A massive funeral is held for him at West Point Cemetery.
President Winfield Scott led the nation through the Texan War, the Yucatecan War, the Cuban War, the First Mexican-American War, and the Southern Rebellion. He served in the War of 1812. He is second only to Washington. He is a giant, and he will never be forgotten.
John C. Frémont: The Thirteenth President
At the age of 45, Frémont is by far the youngest man to take the office. A bit of a historical enigma, he is, of course, remembered as one of the worst presidents in American history, along with the man who succeeded him. Early public opinion in the North, however, is mostly optimistic.
In the shadow of Winfield Scott, Frémont is desperate to make a name for himself. He doesn't want to be another Silas Wright, whose term was largely devoted to executing the plans of John Forsyth.
The author also finds this man extremely, extremely hot. Take that for what you will.
At the age of 45, Frémont is by far the youngest man to take the office. A bit of a historical enigma, he is, of course, remembered as one of the worst presidents in American history, along with the man who succeeded him. Early public opinion in the North, however, is mostly optimistic.
In the shadow of Winfield Scott, Frémont is desperate to make a name for himself. He doesn't want to be another Silas Wright, whose term was largely devoted to executing the plans of John Forsyth.
The author also finds this man extremely, extremely hot. Take that for what you will.
British Meddling in Honduras
In attempts to draw Honduras into the Free Republics of America, Britain has been incredibly stalwart. Frémont, eager to unite the nation in opposition to a common enemy, rails against the UK's meddling in America.
In attempts to draw Honduras into the Free Republics of America, Britain has been incredibly stalwart. Frémont, eager to unite the nation in opposition to a common enemy, rails against the UK's meddling in America.
The Retirement of Zachary Taylor
After a long and decorated service to America, Zachary Taylor hangs up his rifle and retires to great fanfare. John Mitchell, a career officer from Delaware, is chosen to lead the 2nd Army.
After a long and decorated service to America, Zachary Taylor hangs up his rifle and retires to great fanfare. John Mitchell, a career officer from Delaware, is chosen to lead the 2nd Army.
Nevada Granted Statehood
*throws confetti into the air*
*throws confetti into the air*
The Nile Expedition
American explorers are dispatched to Egypt in order to attempt to find the source of the Nile River.
American explorers are dispatched to Egypt in order to attempt to find the source of the Nile River.
The Paraguay Expedition
In retaliation for a minor diplomatic incident that occurred in Scott's first term, Frémont is determined to get Paraguay to pay for its shelling of an American science ship. He asks Uruguay for military access.
In retaliation for a minor diplomatic incident that occurred in Scott's first term, Frémont is determined to get Paraguay to pay for its shelling of an American science ship. He asks Uruguay for military access.
Uruguay Refuses!
Clearly part of a guayspiracy.
Clearly part of a guayspiracy.
Troops in Canada
Scouts in New England and Minnesota report huge masses of British soldiers along the border with Canada. Frémont, outraged by this, resolves to get revenge.
Scouts in New England and Minnesota report huge masses of British soldiers along the border with Canada. Frémont, outraged by this, resolves to get revenge.
The Maritimes
Frémont and his Secretary of State, William Seward, draw up plans for the possible seizure of the British colony called the Maritimes (shown here in that lovely blue bordering New England). While the Forsyth-Ashburton Treaty has settled the border of Maine nearly two decades earlier, they ignore this.
Frémont and his Secretary of State, William Seward, draw up plans for the possible seizure of the British colony called the Maritimes (shown here in that lovely blue bordering New England). While the Forsyth-Ashburton Treaty has settled the border of Maine nearly two decades earlier, they ignore this.
In addition to this, Seward suggests the seizure of the British Caribbean territories; namely, Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Caymans, the Turks and Caicos, and Bermuda.
The Midterms of 1858
As the South rejoins the Union, the first reintegrated Congressional elections are held. Despite laws ensuring that Freedmen would enjoy the right to vote, of course, the State Senate elected the National Senate, so the Democratic parties that controlled many Southern states vote Democrats in.
As the South rejoins the Union, the first reintegrated Congressional elections are held. Despite laws ensuring that Freedmen would enjoy the right to vote, of course, the State Senate elected the National Senate, so the Democratic parties that controlled many Southern states vote Democrats in.
The January Declaration
President Frémont declares shortly after New Year's Day that the United States intended for British colonial measures in North America to slowly be rolled back, and eventually for their colonies in Canada and Belize to be liberated.
Britain, being super imperial, said "nah"
President Frémont declares shortly after New Year's Day that the United States intended for British colonial measures in North America to slowly be rolled back, and eventually for their colonies in Canada and Belize to be liberated.
Britain, being super imperial, said "nah"
A People Divided
While the American people were united politically, there was still a great cultural divide. In order to attempt to bridge the gap, Frémont moves forward with his plan to invade Canada.
While the American people were united politically, there was still a great cultural divide. In order to attempt to bridge the gap, Frémont moves forward with his plan to invade Canada.
The Edmunston Americans
In the Maritime province of Edmundston, a sizable population of Americans lived as lumberjacks. Using the liberation of these people as his casus belli, Frémont begins to officially push towards a British war.
In the Maritime province of Edmundston, a sizable population of Americans lived as lumberjacks. Using the liberation of these people as his casus belli, Frémont begins to officially push towards a British war.
...that didn't last long
Almost instantly, British officers intercept a letter written to a Yankee leader in Edmundston. European opinion is largely Pro-British on the matter.
Almost instantly, British officers intercept a letter written to a Yankee leader in Edmundston. European opinion is largely Pro-British on the matter.
The Alaskan Purchase
William Seward, after being approached by Russian diplomats over the purchase of the Alaskan colony, instantly agrees to the price of 100,000 Victoria 2 Points.
Unfortunately, he has not consulted with the Treasury over whether or not the government could afford the expense. Already up to their ears in debt, upon finding another 100k on their doorstep, bankruptcy is declared. The American people are shocked; the nation defaulted on their debts over ALASKA?!? Seward is canned in the following debacle.
(Author's note: I was unobservant here. This is on me. Sorry William Seward!)
William Seward, after being approached by Russian diplomats over the purchase of the Alaskan colony, instantly agrees to the price of 100,000 Victoria 2 Points.
Unfortunately, he has not consulted with the Treasury over whether or not the government could afford the expense. Already up to their ears in debt, upon finding another 100k on their doorstep, bankruptcy is declared. The American people are shocked; the nation defaulted on their debts over ALASKA?!? Seward is canned in the following debacle.
(Author's note: I was unobservant here. This is on me. Sorry William Seward!)
The Expedition En
After extensive diplomatic pressure, Paraguay capitulates and pays us some cash for the loss of that one guy.
After extensive diplomatic pressure, Paraguay capitulates and pays us some cash for the loss of that one guy.
Paraguay Goes Bankrupt!
oh my god who would go bankrupt you fucking scoundrels
oh my god who would go bankrupt you fucking scoundrels
Business Banks
Tax Efficiency? Yeah we could use that now!
Tax Efficiency? Yeah we could use that now!
Militarization of the Border
In a shocking move that would prove to be disastrous, John C. Frémont ends the military occupation of the South to move the four armies to the border, where large British armies are forming.
In a shocking move that would prove to be disastrous, John C. Frémont ends the military occupation of the South to move the four armies to the border, where large British armies are forming.
Colonial Setback
Hoping to draw France or Russia into the war on our side has proved fruitless. Thanks to our bankruptcy, we have no friends.
Hoping to draw France or Russia into the war on our side has proved fruitless. Thanks to our bankruptcy, we have no friends.
Cause for War
The Republican leaders in Congress assure Frémont that war would be declared on Britain if he were to ask.
Bowing to domestic pressure, Frémont does not pull the trigger yet.
The Republican leaders in Congress assure Frémont that war would be declared on Britain if he were to ask.
Bowing to domestic pressure, Frémont does not pull the trigger yet.
Alaska
fuck yiou cost me everything
fuck yiou cost me everything
Rise of the KKK
Without the troops to keep the most radical at bay, a terrorist group calling itself the Ku Klux Klan burns across the South. They terrorize Freedmen, Jews, Catholics, basically any group that's not White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.
Perhaps most worryingly, however, their leaders speak of revitalizing a Southern nation.
Without the troops to keep the most radical at bay, a terrorist group calling itself the Ku Klux Klan burns across the South. They terrorize Freedmen, Jews, Catholics, basically any group that's not White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.
Perhaps most worryingly, however, their leaders speak of revitalizing a Southern nation.
Divisive Diplomacy
Bowing to increased pressure across the nation, Frémont backs down. He repairs relations with Britain, and declares that while his administration rules, the United States will be friends with its mother nation.
This enrages Democrats, both Northern and Southern, who loudly call for a war to defend America's reputation. These anti-British Democrats become known as "Snowhawks." The Republicans regroup and declare that their intended route for expansion is Mexico, adopting the Deserthawk
Bowing to increased pressure across the nation, Frémont backs down. He repairs relations with Britain, and declares that while his administration rules, the United States will be friends with its mother nation.
This enrages Democrats, both Northern and Southern, who loudly call for a war to defend America's reputation. These anti-British Democrats become known as "Snowhawks." The Republicans regroup and declare that their intended route for expansion is Mexico, adopting the Deserthawk
The Union Party
A small break-off party called the Union Party is formed in late 1859. Attempting to recruit both Democrats and Republicans, they are broad and vague on most issues; however, they are firmly against war with either Britain or Mexico.
In a surprising move, the party chooses General Augustus Beatty to be their candidate. While the general, of course, supported the military, he did not fancy further war until the nation was properly united. Most of his support came from "border states" from the Southern Rebellion, as well as the West.
A small break-off party called the Union Party is formed in late 1859. Attempting to recruit both Democrats and Republicans, they are broad and vague on most issues; however, they are firmly against war with either Britain or Mexico.
In a surprising move, the party chooses General Augustus Beatty to be their candidate. While the general, of course, supported the military, he did not fancy further war until the nation was properly united. Most of his support came from "border states" from the Southern Rebellion, as well as the West.
The Mission to Civilize
Across America, many desire an empire. Taking civilization to the backwards peoples of the world is seen by some to be America's mission.
Across America, many desire an empire. Taking civilization to the backwards peoples of the world is seen by some to be America's mission.
The Election of 1860: John C. Frémont
Surprising many Republicans, the unpopular Frémont is put onto the party's ticket. Officially declaring himself as an advocate for a war with Mexico, the issue dominates his campaign.
Frémont expected to sweep the North, ensuring an Electoral College victory.
Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner is selected as his running mate.
Surprising many Republicans, the unpopular Frémont is put onto the party's ticket. Officially declaring himself as an advocate for a war with Mexico, the issue dominates his campaign.
Frémont expected to sweep the North, ensuring an Electoral College victory.
Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner is selected as his running mate.
The Election of 1860: James Buchanan
The Democrats hoped to court General Mark Brown, but upon hearing his distaste for politics, they turn to long-tenured former Senator James Buchanan of Pennsylvania. Despite an appointment to be the Ambassador to Britain under the Polk administration, he fully supported a war against Britian to defend America's honor.
The Democrats selected Frederick Frelinghuyson, nephew and adopted son of former VP candidate Theodore Frelinghuyson, to be his running mate.
The Democrats hoped to court General Mark Brown, but upon hearing his distaste for politics, they turn to long-tenured former Senator James Buchanan of Pennsylvania. Despite an appointment to be the Ambassador to Britain under the Polk administration, he fully supported a war against Britian to defend America's honor.
The Democrats selected Frederick Frelinghuyson, nephew and adopted son of former VP candidate Theodore Frelinghuyson, to be his running mate.
Rebellion
The possibility of armed rebellions sit at the back of Frémont's mind. Particularly, he was worried that the newly liberated Cubans would want their own nation again.
The possibility of armed rebellions sit at the back of Frémont's mind. Particularly, he was worried that the newly liberated Cubans would want their own nation again.
War Policy
In New York, Republicans defend their Deserthawk strategy.
In New York, Republicans defend their Deserthawk strategy.
Empiricism
Empiricism, the idea that knowledge should come from actual self-experience, slowly makes its way to America.
Empiricism, the idea that knowledge should come from actual self-experience, slowly makes its way to America.
Beatty in Michigan
Augustus Beatty, a popular man in the Midwest, wins a debate in Michigan over trade policy. He begins to look more and more like a serious candidate.
Augustus Beatty, a popular man in the Midwest, wins a debate in Michigan over trade policy. He begins to look more and more like a serious candidate.
Kentucky and the War
In Kentucky, a state leaning between Beatty and Frémont, indecisive arguments are made by both sides. Frémont declares that he won, but Beatty is confident about his chances.
In Kentucky, a state leaning between Beatty and Frémont, indecisive arguments are made by both sides. Frémont declares that he won, but Beatty is confident about his chances.
Distribution Channels
Amid a heated election cycle, factories get cheaper.
Amid a heated election cycle, factories get cheaper.
Social-Darwinism
Somehow, Social Darwinism means we get -5% war exhaustion.
Somehow, Social Darwinism means we get -5% war exhaustion.
Colorado Granted Statehood
Lovely!
Lovely!
Republican Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a firmly pro-Republican state. Buchanan attempts to push into the Northeast, but he doesn't have much of a chance here.
Massachusetts is a firmly pro-Republican state. Buchanan attempts to push into the Northeast, but he doesn't have much of a chance here.
Industrial Stagnation
Across the nation, unemployed factory workers languish in poverty. Buchanan and Beatty attempt to blame it on Frémont.
Across the nation, unemployed factory workers languish in poverty. Buchanan and Beatty attempt to blame it on Frémont.
Immigration in New York
Immigration is brought up in New York. The Republican policy is pro-immigration, while the Democrats are in favor of more checks on citizenship. The Democrats gain slight ground in New York over the issue.
Immigration is brought up in New York. The Republican policy is pro-immigration, while the Democrats are in favor of more checks on citizenship. The Democrats gain slight ground in New York over the issue.
Europe at War
Another large European war has broken out. The North German Federation declares war on France for Alsace-Lorraince, and Britain joins in, causing France to call in Russia.
Buchanan emphasizes this war in the late days of campaigning, declaring that Britain would be distracted as it had been during the War of 1812.
Another large European war has broken out. The North German Federation declares war on France for Alsace-Lorraince, and Britain joins in, causing France to call in Russia.
Buchanan emphasizes this war in the late days of campaigning, declaring that Britain would be distracted as it had been during the War of 1812.
Independent Command
Our army becomes more flexible in its structure, allowing it to operate more efficiently and effectively.
Our army becomes more flexible in its structure, allowing it to operate more efficiently and effectively.
The Eve of Election
As the election comes to a close, the three candidates stand neck and neck. America holds it breath.
As the election comes to a close, the three candidates stand neck and neck. America holds it breath.
The Election of 1860: Results
For the second time in eight years, the Electoral College is indecisive. Thanks to Beatty's impressive campaigning and Buchanan's popularity in Pennsylania, Frémont is unable to capture the 163 votes necessary to take the office.
For the second time in eight years, the Electoral College is indecisive. Thanks to Beatty's impressive campaigning and Buchanan's popularity in Pennsylania, Frémont is unable to capture the 163 votes necessary to take the office.
The Election of 1860: The House
Beatty resigned his candidacy soon after the Electoral College results came in, and shockingly did not endorse either candidate. His small coalition of Republicans and Democrats that had fled to the Union Party, however, mostly sided with Buchanan.
By a single vote in the House, James Buchanan is declared the Thirteenth President. A war with Britain is in the cards.
Beatty resigned his candidacy soon after the Electoral College results came in, and shockingly did not endorse either candidate. His small coalition of Republicans and Democrats that had fled to the Union Party, however, mostly sided with Buchanan.
By a single vote in the House, James Buchanan is declared the Thirteenth President. A war with Britain is in the cards.
Thanks for reading
Keep your eyes peeled for Part 7, when we begin the Maritime War.
Keep your eyes peeled for Part 7, when we begin the Maritime War.
