A Destiny Made Manifest - Part 5: Fuss and Feathers
Game: Victoria 2
Published: 2017-02-23, edited: 1970-01-01
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Winfield Scott: The Tweflth President
"The Grand Old Man of the Army" enters the White House with a scorching 33% of the popular vote. While his new ally Horace Mann and the rest of the Free Soilers stands at his side, "Old Fuss and Feathers"'s presidency certainly doesn't get off to a rousing start, as his support in the Southern states is low.
"The Grand Old Man of the Army" enters the White House with a scorching 33% of the popular vote. While his new ally Horace Mann and the rest of the Free Soilers stands at his side, "Old Fuss and Feathers"'s presidency certainly doesn't get off to a rousing start, as his support in the Southern states is low.
The Fall of the Whigs
The Whig Party - as it had operated from its founding in 1833 - could no longer operate as it was accustomed to. The Southern Whigs that carried stalwart states like South Carolina and Kentucky simply could not support a party that had public allied with the Free Soilers. Winfield Scott traded virtually all the Southern support he had for this office.
The Whig Party, despite their coalition majority in the House and at Presidency, was likely not going to be able to function much longer.
The Whig Party - as it had operated from its founding in 1833 - could no longer operate as it was accustomed to. The Southern Whigs that carried stalwart states like South Carolina and Kentucky simply could not support a party that had public allied with the Free Soilers. Winfield Scott traded virtually all the Southern support he had for this office.
The Whig Party, despite their coalition majority in the House and at Presidency, was likely not going to be able to function much longer.
Manifest Destiny
While America is focused primarily on the issue of slavery (as we will see a lot in this episode!) the question of where exactly Manifest Destiny ended would play a large role in Winfield Scott's presidency, particularly his later administration.
While America is focused primarily on the issue of slavery (as we will see a lot in this episode!) the question of where exactly Manifest Destiny ended would play a large role in Winfield Scott's presidency, particularly his later administration.
The Taiping Rebellion
While Scott is still assembling his cabinet, a missive from a British bureaucrat tells him about the Taiping Rebellion. Hong Xiuquan, an insane man who believed himself to be Jesus's little brother, has united a shockingly large amount of China in revolt against the Manchu emperor. Let's see how this goes!
(In real life, the Taiping Rebellion resulted in approximately 20-30 million deaths, mostly civillian. It's one of the bloodiest and most tragic conflicts in human history. In my seventh grade history class, I was told that the American Civil War was the bloodiest war in the Nineteenth Century. Go fucking figure, American education system!)
While Scott is still assembling his cabinet, a missive from a British bureaucrat tells him about the Taiping Rebellion. Hong Xiuquan, an insane man who believed himself to be Jesus's little brother, has united a shockingly large amount of China in revolt against the Manchu emperor. Let's see how this goes!
(In real life, the Taiping Rebellion resulted in approximately 20-30 million deaths, mostly civillian. It's one of the bloodiest and most tragic conflicts in human history. In my seventh grade history class, I was told that the American Civil War was the bloodiest war in the Nineteenth Century. Go fucking figure, American education system!)
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott, a slave who had been born in Virginia, decided to attempt to sue for his freedom. He had lived for years in Illinois as an enslaved man, which is not a slave state. The Supreme Court (almost all Democrats) did not decide in favor of Scott.
Northern Abolitionists, fearing that slavery might be extended across the entire nation, begin to mobilize. Meanwhile, the anti-slavery White House is powerless to help Scott.
Dred Scott, a slave who had been born in Virginia, decided to attempt to sue for his freedom. He had lived for years in Illinois as an enslaved man, which is not a slave state. The Supreme Court (almost all Democrats) did not decide in favor of Scott.
Northern Abolitionists, fearing that slavery might be extended across the entire nation, begin to mobilize. Meanwhile, the anti-slavery White House is powerless to help Scott.
The Gadsden Purchase
With the expansion of the railroads to the Pacific Coast, industrious capitalists realized that the Rocky Mountains sucked to build a railroad through. The best possible path would be through a narrow corridor of Mexican territory. James Gadsden, American Minister to Mexico, treats with the Emperor, and a deal is struck: America will pay 50,000 Victoria 2 points to Mexico in exchange for the land.
With the expansion of the railroads to the Pacific Coast, industrious capitalists realized that the Rocky Mountains sucked to build a railroad through. The best possible path would be through a narrow corridor of Mexican territory. James Gadsden, American Minister to Mexico, treats with the Emperor, and a deal is struck: America will pay 50,000 Victoria 2 points to Mexico in exchange for the land.
A New Mexican Border
Santa Anna's Empire is shrinking every day now!
Santa Anna's Empire is shrinking every day now!
Withdrawal from the Southwest
President Scott, satisfied with the current Mexican border (somewhere, James K. Polk is having a heart attack) pulls his troops up into the Northeast. Because he definitely wasn't worried about Southern insurrection or anything, no sir
President Scott, satisfied with the current Mexican border (somewhere, James K. Polk is having a heart attack) pulls his troops up into the Northeast. Because he definitely wasn't worried about Southern insurrection or anything, no sir
KABOOOM!
Rich people get saved first, sorry guys!
Rich people get saved first, sorry guys!
Manifest Destiny 2: Electric Boogaloo
Eagerly waiting for Manifest Destiny 3: Rise of the Machines
Eagerly waiting for Manifest Destiny 3: Rise of the Machines
Commodore Perry's Expedition
knock knock.
it's the United States.
with huge boats.
with guns.
(gun boats)
"open the country. stop having it be closed," said the United States.
They didn't really have a choice, so they signed a contract that lets the United States, Britain, and Russia visit whenever they want.
(if you don't get that joke then i feel sorry for you)
knock knock.
it's the United States.
with huge boats.
with guns.
(gun boats)
"open the country. stop having it be closed," said the United States.
They didn't really have a choice, so they signed a contract that lets the United States, Britain, and Russia visit whenever they want.
(if you don't get that joke then i feel sorry for you)
Bienvenidos, Argentina!
You're officially in a lopsided trade agreement with the United States congratulations
You're officially in a lopsided trade agreement with the United States congratulations
The Valley of the Kings!
Egypt has long been alluring to the West; from Julius Caesar to Napoleon, noteworthy Europeans have been drawn to the place. The Valley of the Kings - a location with numerous tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs of old - is particularly enticing to young American archaeologists. American ambassadors sign the Treaty of Exploration with Egyptian officials in late 1853, granting Americans exclusive rights to the excavation sights.
Egypt has long been alluring to the West; from Julius Caesar to Napoleon, noteworthy Europeans have been drawn to the place. The Valley of the Kings - a location with numerous tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs of old - is particularly enticing to young American archaeologists. American ambassadors sign the Treaty of Exploration with Egyptian officials in late 1853, granting Americans exclusive rights to the excavation sights.
Voting Reform Act of 1854
I'm not going to pretend like I really understand the Jefferson Method (it involves math, as soon as I see that my eyes glaze over), but I'm sure a billion people will let me know in the comments on Reddit!
I'm not going to pretend like I really understand the Jefferson Method (it involves math, as soon as I see that my eyes glaze over), but I'm sure a billion people will let me know in the comments on Reddit!
The Fall of the Heavenly Kingdom
Despite the fact that his brother is Jeezy, Xiuquan's rebellion against the Qing Empire isn't going particularly well.
Despite the fact that his brother is Jeezy, Xiuquan's rebellion against the Qing Empire isn't going particularly well.
Secessionist Sentiment in Texas!
Texas, since its annexation, has drifted further and further towards the South then they have anywhere else. Politicians and wealthy slaveholders in Texas begin to whisper about secession.
Texas, since its annexation, has drifted further and further towards the South then they have anywhere else. Politicians and wealthy slaveholders in Texas begin to whisper about secession.
The Mexican Border
Southern frustration about the border with Mexico is an understatement. Even Silas Wright, that weak-willed sop, allowed for Congress to plan on annexing Sonora and Baja California! How could Old Fuss and Feathers be so cowardly?
Southern frustration about the border with Mexico is an understatement. Even Silas Wright, that weak-willed sop, allowed for Congress to plan on annexing Sonora and Baja California! How could Old Fuss and Feathers be so cowardly?
The Unification of China
After a fast and clean civil war (*loudly clears throat and glares at Victoria 2*), the Chinese Emperor has united his lands, outside of Kashgaria. Uyghurs stay Uyghuring.
After a fast and clean civil war (*loudly clears throat and glares at Victoria 2*), the Chinese Emperor has united his lands, outside of Kashgaria. Uyghurs stay Uyghuring.
The Republican Party
In a shocking decision, the Free Soil Party in Congress walked into session on May 17th declaring themselves a new entity. This new association (which attracted many Whigs as well) is essentially a broadened version of the Free Soilers; the party is anti-slavery outright, and is much more liberal than the moderate Whig Party. Soon, there are more Republicans in government than there are Whigs.
While Horace Mann, the VP, declares himself a Republican, Winfield Scott remains a Whig.
In a shocking decision, the Free Soil Party in Congress walked into session on May 17th declaring themselves a new entity. This new association (which attracted many Whigs as well) is essentially a broadened version of the Free Soilers; the party is anti-slavery outright, and is much more liberal than the moderate Whig Party. Soon, there are more Republicans in government than there are Whigs.
While Horace Mann, the VP, declares himself a Republican, Winfield Scott remains a Whig.
The Spreading of Abolitionism
As the Republican Party rises in prominence, many Abolitionists in the North feel empowered. They begin to print more and more material in places like Concord.
As the Republican Party rises in prominence, many Abolitionists in the North feel empowered. They begin to print more and more material in places like Concord.
The Tariff of 1854
After two years in power, the Whig/Republican majority finally manage to get one of their core objectives completed: they raised the tariff! While it sat at 20% in the time of the Democrats, it has been raised to 35%.
After two years in power, the Whig/Republican majority finally manage to get one of their core objectives completed: they raised the tariff! While it sat at 20% in the time of the Democrats, it has been raised to 35%.
Seperatism
This is the opposite of good
This is the opposite of good
Welcome Nicaragua!
you can hangout with the cool kids now
you can hangout with the cool kids now
Japan
Under our influence, Japan has begun to modernize their industry and armed forces. America and Japan, truly, shall be friends until the end!
Under our influence, Japan has begun to modernize their industry and armed forces. America and Japan, truly, shall be friends until the end!
Functionalism
(here's another episode of "a dumb bint tries to explain philosophy," enjoy)
Functionalism is the idea that things like beliefs, desires, and other stuff like that is entirely functional - basically, mental states are like math, I think. Once again, I'm sure I'll be corrected.
(here's another episode of "a dumb bint tries to explain philosophy," enjoy)
Functionalism is the idea that things like beliefs, desires, and other stuff like that is entirely functional - basically, mental states are like math, I think. Once again, I'm sure I'll be corrected.
The Midterms of 1855
While the Democrats still maintained their control over the Senate, the Republican/Whig coalition was making gains.
While the Democrats still maintained their control over the Senate, the Republican/Whig coalition was making gains.
European Colonialism
We can see here that Europe is fundamentally corrupt and warmongering. Conquering and enslaving backwards nations WITHOUT a mandate from God himself is just wrong, have some fucking principle.
We can see here that Europe is fundamentally corrupt and warmongering. Conquering and enslaving backwards nations WITHOUT a mandate from God himself is just wrong, have some fucking principle.
John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
John Brown, a bit of a crazy Abolitionist, came up with a grand plan to start an armed slave revolt: he'd bring a couple of buddies to an arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia, steal a bunch of guns, and then boom, armed slave revolt. Unfortunately for Brown, however, a band of US Marines led by Robert E. Lee (who, I should note, I'm directly descended from, despite being a New Yorker) put down the raid. John Brown is hung some months later, becoming a martyr for the Abolitionist cause.
In the South, men are furious that such a plot could come to pass. Talks of Southern secession magnify and become more commonplace.
John Brown, a bit of a crazy Abolitionist, came up with a grand plan to start an armed slave revolt: he'd bring a couple of buddies to an arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia, steal a bunch of guns, and then boom, armed slave revolt. Unfortunately for Brown, however, a band of US Marines led by Robert E. Lee (who, I should note, I'm directly descended from, despite being a New Yorker) put down the raid. John Brown is hung some months later, becoming a martyr for the Abolitionist cause.
In the South, men are furious that such a plot could come to pass. Talks of Southern secession magnify and become more commonplace.
The Florida Territory
With a nation on the brink, the Florida Territory has applied for statehood. Given the anti-slavery position held by the White House, and knowing the consequences he would face in the admittance of a free Florida, Winfield Scott blocks all attempts at Floridian statehood.
With a nation on the brink, the Florida Territory has applied for statehood. Given the anti-slavery position held by the White House, and knowing the consequences he would face in the admittance of a free Florida, Winfield Scott blocks all attempts at Floridian statehood.
Costa Rica
heeeeeeey girl come get this trading deal
heeeeeeey girl come get this trading deal
British Influence!
While Honduras is a Dictatorship, they have fallen under British influence, which is just unacceptable. We work on influencing their government.
While Honduras is a Dictatorship, they have fallen under British influence, which is just unacceptable. We work on influencing their government.
Southern Industry
As the nation begins to fracture, industry expands in the South.
As the nation begins to fracture, industry expands in the South.
DAMN YOU, ANLIBS
The MechaLibertarians begin to radicalize, openly speaking of revolution to secure their goals. Given the crisis that Scott faces in the South, he doesn't pay it much mind.
The MechaLibertarians begin to radicalize, openly speaking of revolution to secure their goals. Given the crisis that Scott faces in the South, he doesn't pay it much mind.
The January Declaration
On January 13th, 1856, Winfield Scott made an official speech to Congress, announcing the full merger of the Whig and Republican parties. What few Southern Whigs there were become Southern Democrats. The Whig Party is no more; the Republicans stand against slavery alone.
On January 13th, 1856, Winfield Scott made an official speech to Congress, announcing the full merger of the Whig and Republican parties. What few Southern Whigs there were become Southern Democrats. The Whig Party is no more; the Republicans stand against slavery alone.
Changes in Europe
Amid the drama and fallout of the Republican emergence in the White House, Europe is changing rapidly. Prussia, having defeated Austria decisively in a war of German hegemony, has formed the North German Federation, likely with the goal of uniting the German states. The Hapsburgs, fearing a collapse of their empire, create the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary to pacify Hungarian nationalists.
Amid the drama and fallout of the Republican emergence in the White House, Europe is changing rapidly. Prussia, having defeated Austria decisively in a war of German hegemony, has formed the North German Federation, likely with the goal of uniting the German states. The Hapsburgs, fearing a collapse of their empire, create the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary to pacify Hungarian nationalists.
Yucatecan alliance
After years of deterioration of Yucatecan relations, an alliance is finally declared, and the United States is back to protecting the small republic against Imperial Mexican aggression.
After years of deterioration of Yucatecan relations, an alliance is finally declared, and the United States is back to protecting the small republic against Imperial Mexican aggression.
Hegelian Idealism
yep you can read that box right there
yep you can read that box right there
Economic turmoil
The new Republican Party, insisting on low taxes, has resulted in the nation running on a deficit.
The new Republican Party, insisting on low taxes, has resulted in the nation running on a deficit.
Reinforcement of the Army
Several new *Yankee* regiments are created. For purposes of order and self-defense!
Several new *Yankee* regiments are created. For purposes of order and self-defense!
Neokantian Idealism
sure
sure
The Election of 1856: The Republican Party
Winfield Scott, despite not liking the idleness of a political career all that much, is pushed to run for a second term. Horace Mann, wishing for a quiet retirement, does not apply to be Scott's running mate; he taps John C. Frémont (with the help of Republican leaders), a handsome 43 year-old man with a decorated military career to be his running mate. Frémont had not yet been born while Scott was an officer in the War of 1812.
Fun fact about Frémont: his father, Charles, was a French-Canadian immigrant who escaped from prison who was hired by a Virginian aristocrat to tutor his wife. Charles, like the scoundrel he probably was, ran off with the aristocrat's wife.
Winfield Scott, despite not liking the idleness of a political career all that much, is pushed to run for a second term. Horace Mann, wishing for a quiet retirement, does not apply to be Scott's running mate; he taps John C. Frémont (with the help of Republican leaders), a handsome 43 year-old man with a decorated military career to be his running mate. Frémont had not yet been born while Scott was an officer in the War of 1812.
Fun fact about Frémont: his father, Charles, was a French-Canadian immigrant who escaped from prison who was hired by a Virginian aristocrat to tutor his wife. Charles, like the scoundrel he probably was, ran off with the aristocrat's wife.
The Election of 1856: Stephen Douglas
One of the most prominent Democrats in Congress, Stephen Douglas from Illinois, was given the nod. He championed popular sovereignty and was generally a moderate on the topic of slavery, which disgusted Southern Democrats. Many of them stormed out of the election outright.
One of the most prominent Democrats in Congress, Stephen Douglas from Illinois, was given the nod. He championed popular sovereignty and was generally a moderate on the topic of slavery, which disgusted Southern Democrats. Many of them stormed out of the election outright.
The Election of 1856: The Southern Democrats
Disgusted by the nomination of a moderate like Stephen Douglas, Southern Democrats reconvened in Virginia and chose Jefferson Davis, a Congressman from Mississippi, to be their candidate. While Davis was bullish on the idea and had to be pushed by his allies into accepting it, he finally did so. The Democrats were officially split.
Disgusted by the nomination of a moderate like Stephen Douglas, Southern Democrats reconvened in Virginia and chose Jefferson Davis, a Congressman from Mississippi, to be their candidate. While Davis was bullish on the idea and had to be pushed by his allies into accepting it, he finally did so. The Democrats were officially split.
Army Decision Making
Because Winfield Scott did not at all expect a future war, he began to further modernize the US Army's Chain of Command.
Because Winfield Scott did not at all expect a future war, he began to further modernize the US Army's Chain of Command.
Religion in New York
With tension regarding slavery soon to boil over, the debates on religion in New York were secondary to the crisis at hand.
With tension regarding slavery soon to boil over, the debates on religion in New York were secondary to the crisis at hand.
Proto-Existentialism
but what does it all REALLY MEAN, man
but what does it all REALLY MEAN, man
Fire-Eaters
A prominent actor, John Wilkes Booth, gives a vigorous interview extolling the virtues of slavery. His popularity north of the Mason-Dixon evaporates.
A prominent actor, John Wilkes Booth, gives a vigorous interview extolling the virtues of slavery. His popularity north of the Mason-Dixon evaporates.
Virginian Economics
The western districts of Virginia, surprisingly, seem to lean against the idea of secession. Scott makes arguments to his advantage in Morgantown.
The western districts of Virginia, surprisingly, seem to lean against the idea of secession. Scott makes arguments to his advantage in Morgantown.
The Death of Edmund Gaines
The general of the First Army since Scott was elected president, Gaines died of old age on June 1st. May he rest in peace.
The general of the First Army since Scott was elected president, Gaines died of old age on June 1st. May he rest in peace.
Jeffrey Sedgwick
A young general named Jeffrey Sedgwick, from the state of Tennessee, is given the appointment. Despite his Dixie roots, President Scott is assured of his loyalty.
A young general named Jeffrey Sedgwick, from the state of Tennessee, is given the appointment. Despite his Dixie roots, President Scott is assured of his loyalty.
Collectivism
Somehow, this gives us +5% plurality. So that's cool
Somehow, this gives us +5% plurality. So that's cool
A House Divided
As it becomes clear that Winfield Scott and the Republicans are primed to win the election, Southern Democrats panic and meet in Richmond, Virginia. On July 19th, 1856, the Confederate States of America was declared, and Jefferson Davis was named its president. Days later, the state legislatures of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Cuba, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and the Florida and Indian Territories voted to join this new Confederacy.
As it becomes clear that Winfield Scott and the Republicans are primed to win the election, Southern Democrats panic and meet in Richmond, Virginia. On July 19th, 1856, the Confederate States of America was declared, and Jefferson Davis was named its president. Days later, the state legislatures of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Cuba, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and the Florida and Indian Territories voted to join this new Confederacy.
The Confederate States of America
The rebellious republic hoped that being King Cotton would ensure that Britain or other European powers would intervene and ensure the nation's independence.
The slave states of Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware have stayed true to the union, and the western counties of Virginia have refused to leave.
The rebellious republic hoped that being King Cotton would ensure that Britain or other European powers would intervene and ensure the nation's independence.
The slave states of Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware have stayed true to the union, and the western counties of Virginia have refused to leave.
The Mutiny of July
While Scott struggles to react quickly to this act, a great mutiny rips through the 1st and 2nd Armies. The Southern troops that made up half of the 1st Army, and the Carolina Regiments of the 2nd, openly mutiny and declare for the Confederate States. Battles rage hand-to-hand in the army encampments in Marietta and Indianapolis.
While Scott struggles to react quickly to this act, a great mutiny rips through the 1st and 2nd Armies. The Southern troops that made up half of the 1st Army, and the Carolina Regiments of the 2nd, openly mutiny and declare for the Confederate States. Battles rage hand-to-hand in the army encampments in Marietta and Indianapolis.
The Virginia Expedition
Quickly, Scott orders the 3rd and 4th to take Northern Virginia. Washington D.C. lies on the border with the new nation, and the capital is vulnerable.
Quickly, Scott orders the 3rd and 4th to take Northern Virginia. Washington D.C. lies on the border with the new nation, and the capital is vulnerable.
The Mutiny at Marietta
The rebellious Carolina Regiments are mostly either killed or imprisoned, while the men of the ageless Zachary Taylor suffer light losses.
The rebellious Carolina Regiments are mostly either killed or imprisoned, while the men of the ageless Zachary Taylor suffer light losses.
The March of Zachary Taylor
Taylor, the first man under President Scott in the military, decides to burn his way through Virginia and attempt to take Charlotte.
Taylor, the first man under President Scott in the military, decides to burn his way through Virginia and attempt to take Charlotte.
The Mutiny at Indianapolis
The 1st Army under the Southerner Jeffrey Sedgwick stays true, and mostly defeats the mutineers. More than half the force escapes, however, and flees southward into Kentucky.
The 1st Army under the Southerner Jeffrey Sedgwick stays true, and mostly defeats the mutineers. More than half the force escapes, however, and flees southward into Kentucky.
Siege at Louisville
The badly beaten 1st Army, at half-strength, marches south to seize Louisville. Hopefully, Kentucky can be forced to surrender.
The badly beaten 1st Army, at half-strength, marches south to seize Louisville. Hopefully, Kentucky can be forced to surrender.
An election is happening
Stephen Douglas, seeing what the Southern wing of his party has done, advocates strongly for Northern Democrats to rally around the Union. The victory of Winfield Scott, however, is nearly assured.
Stephen Douglas, seeing what the Southern wing of his party has done, advocates strongly for Northern Democrats to rally around the Union. The victory of Winfield Scott, however, is nearly assured.
Mark Brown's capture of Richmond
Encountering no serious resistance, Mark Brown's men slaughter their way through the streets of the Confederate capital city. Jefferson Davis and the rest of the government flee to Atlanta, Georgia.
Encountering no serious resistance, Mark Brown's men slaughter their way through the streets of the Confederate capital city. Jefferson Davis and the rest of the government flee to Atlanta, Georgia.
Southern activity in the West
While the main armies encounter little resistance in Virginia and North Carolina, Confederate soldiers accumulate in the west. The remnants of the 1st Army Mutineers have returned to Indiana, a small force has been sent to Missouri, and soldiers engaged Sedgwick in Louisville for the first true pitched battle in the war.
While the main armies encounter little resistance in Virginia and North Carolina, Confederate soldiers accumulate in the west. The remnants of the 1st Army Mutineers have returned to Indiana, a small force has been sent to Missouri, and soldiers engaged Sedgwick in Louisville for the first true pitched battle in the war.
The Battle of Louisville
The Confederate force led by Nathan Benning was less than half the size of Sedgwick's 1st Army, but they manage to inflict twice the casualties
The Confederate force led by Nathan Benning was less than half the size of Sedgwick's 1st Army, but they manage to inflict twice the casualties
The Enslaved Peoples Act
After pressure placed on their state governments by Washington, the states of Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware made slavery illegal within their borders. Many wealthy people in these states are furious.
After pressure placed on their state governments by Washington, the states of Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware made slavery illegal within their borders. Many wealthy people in these states are furious.
Mark Brown's March to Missouri
A sizable Confederate force is seen gathering strength in southern Missouri, so Scott orders Brown westward to mop it up. Sedgwick's army, badly beaten, retreats to Pennsylvania.
A sizable Confederate force is seen gathering strength in southern Missouri, so Scott orders Brown westward to mop it up. Sedgwick's army, badly beaten, retreats to Pennsylvania.
The Occupation of Virginia and North Carolina
Surprisingly, the Confederate Army chose to advance in the west rather than attempt to defend their capital. Their reasons for this are unknown.
Surprisingly, the Confederate Army chose to advance in the west rather than attempt to defend their capital. Their reasons for this are unknown.
Beatty to head west
When it becomes clear that a very significant army is rising in the west, Augustus Beatty's 4th Army is sent along with Brown. Zachary Taylor is kept along the east coast.
When it becomes clear that a very significant army is rising in the west, Augustus Beatty's 4th Army is sent along with Brown. Zachary Taylor is kept along the east coast.
Reinforcing Sedgwick
The badly wounded 1st Army is soon to be reinforced by fresh-faced recruits ready to fight to restore the Union.
The badly wounded 1st Army is soon to be reinforced by fresh-faced recruits ready to fight to restore the Union.
The Election of 1856 - Results
Unsurprisingly, Scott smashes Douglas.
Unsurprisingly, Scott smashes Douglas.
The People have Spoken
Overwhelming, Old Fuss and Feather is chosen to guide the Union through the war.
Overwhelming, Old Fuss and Feather is chosen to guide the Union through the war.
The War as it is
The Confederate Army under Robert E. Lee has occupied parts of Missouri. Their force should be no match for the combine fury of Mark Brown and Augustus Beatty.
The Confederate Army under Robert E. Lee has occupied parts of Missouri. Their force should be no match for the combine fury of Mark Brown and Augustus Beatty.
Thanks for reading!
Check back to see the conclusion of the American Civil War, as well as the rest of Winfield Scott's second term.
Check back to see the conclusion of the American Civil War, as well as the rest of Winfield Scott's second term.
