Kingdom of America

Shays’ Rebellion begins, highlighting the need for replacement of the Articles of Confederation. Nathaniel Gorham proposes the establishment of a monarchy. Anti-British sentiment in the United States eliminates Prince Frederick from the running. Baron von Steuben nominates Prince Henry I Hohenzollern of his native Prussia. Gorham enlists the help of Alexander Hamilton, who uses his influence to garner political support for the idea and begins to use the printing press to sway public opinion, while Baron von Steuben personally is sent to deliver the proposal to Prince Henry.

Prince Henry I arrives in the United States. Supporters have him speak at one Convention meeting, and his humility gathers more delegate support. Thomas Jefferson also returns, years ahead of our timeline, in order to protest, but is too late before the Constitution is finished and ratified by late in the year. The vote for adoption barely succeeds, and hinges mostly on Hamilton’s deal making and George Washington's nomination to the Office of the Chancellor of America. Jefferson begins to rally support around republicanism, but is unable to gain enough in the Convention. This creates a political faction that sets the framework for a party.

George Washington is sworn into office in New York, while the now King Henry I is coronated in Philadelphia. Having been inspired much by Washington, the coronation is much more conservative than European counterparts, and is instead similar to the swearing in. Even the crown was designed specifically to be much less extravagant than European counterparts, such as St Edward’s Crown.

The majority of the advisory staff are formed  into the Executive Cabinet, with the Chancellor as the chairman. The Chancellor becomes the appointer of all cabinet members, with the exception of the Secretary to the Monarch, though the appointments require approval of the King before going to Congress for confirmation. The King becomes the Commander in Chief of the armed forces. As such, the King is authorized to give commands to personnel, but cannot give field orders.

With the administration now established, Washington’s appointments are Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the State Thomas Jefferson, Attorney General Edmund Rudolph, and Secretary of War Henry Knox. King Henry I appoints Secretary to the Monarch Nathaniel Gorham. John Adams is selected to be the President of the Senate. 

During this time, contention fills the Executive Cabinet. Jefferson’s temperament distances many state governors from his efforts. Continuing that, the French Revolution sees him as the sole supporter of the Republican Revolutionaries in the Cabinet. This backfires as a similar uprising occurs in what would be Tennessee under the belief that the newly established government and monarchy are too supporting of Britain by refusing to support France against them. The uprising is led by ambitious visionary Andrew Jackson.

King Henry dispatches troops only in defensive positions around effected townships, rather than aggressively hunting down the rebels. Once under custody, King Henry issues pardons for all involved, with support from Washington. This sways public opinion against the rebels, and Hamilton’s papers show the King as a protector rather than an aggressor.
  Hamilton’s economic policy is hindered some by this, but Jefferson’s coalition against it is weakened by recent events. Once passed, King Henry establishes permanent trade deals with Prussia and the Netherlands, but urges caution with trade to the French.

Baron von Steuben is announced as Prussia’s first diplomat to America.

Due to public and government pressure, Jefferson resigns to be replaced by Rudolph. Jefferson’s political career never fully recovers. Madison instead becomes the de facto leader of the American Republican faction, though is unable to win as much of a Congressional control as Jefferson had. Therefore, many of Hamilton’s later proposals are able to be passed, including increased development of machinery and allowing women to work. However, many of his other plans fail, such as child labor introduction.

King Henry I finalizes his inspections of many militia units and is not impressed. He begins to consolidate the Armed Forces into a federal service, further diminishing local militias, and fundamentally changing the 2nd Amendment. Rudolph uses the position of the State Secretary to position the Governors into sending State and Territorial militia funding into a Federal Defense Budget. Many local state and local militiamen are simply formed into federal forces, receiving greater training and discipline. However, militia leaders are often replaced by federally selected commanders.

The Northwest Indian War begins to turn in the American’s favor, and atrocities and war crimes bring far more severe punishments. Britain becomes increasingly neutral in the conflict, but offers asylum to Native tribes resisting America. By the end of the year, most of the Indian Confederation has either surrendered or fled westward.

Publicly, the government remains neutral in the conflict in France, while privately Hamilton calls the Revolutionary Republic “illegitimate”. The Republican Government of France is less enthusiastic towards American relations, as relations with Britain become stronger and America refuses support for colonial slave revolts in the West Indies.

The American Mint is established, with King Henry and Chancellor George Washington adorning much of the currency. 

Congress passes the Acts of Conscription. This requires that all free men, upon the age of 16, be required to serve a term of at least three years in the Federal military. Those 19 to 21 at the time of signing must serve at least two. Those older must sign for a Federal draft. This Act see much bipartisan approval, as Federalists see an increase in power to the Federal Government, and the Republicans see it as an anti-British advancement in the Northwest Territories.

The revolution in Haiti terrifies the delegates from southern states. Efforts are made in Congress to overturn legislation concerning treatment of slavery, arguing leniency would eventually lead to slave revolts on American soil. King Henry is forced to make a statement, lending his support to retain the laws. In his remarks, King Henry states belief that fairer treatment of slaves would lead to less bloodshed between races. Anti and pro slavery factions emerge in Congress.

While both Executive heads sought to remain out of the War of the First Coalition, the increase in piracy and lack of security for American merchant vessels causes King Henry I to reinstate the US Navy. The Maritime Security Institute, later the American Royal Naval Academy (ARNA) is first established as well.

The Jay Treaty is also negotiated, with more concessions being granted to Native tribes in order to garner their support against the British. British-American relations begin to ease, as well as Native relations. The British formally remove all troops from the Northwest Territory. Negations with Spain begin in order to open the port of New Orleans, needed to increase American trade in order to afford the growing military.

However, increased enforcement of tariffs targeting distilled spirits cause yet another insurrection. Resentment towards the tariffs had been unpopular since the signing in 1792, but hostilities turn violent. Washington and Henry both personally lead a federal force against the insurrection. After meeting with the rebel leaders, all are arrested without conflict to once again be pardoned several months later. This increases not only the popularity of the Federal Government as a whole, but also instills voting for Madison’s Democratic-Republican Party within the frontier as opposed to armed rebellion. Hamilton is able to direct this conflict towards the Republicans, a sentiment that becomes voiced by Washington as well. King Henry chooses to not comment on blame, only urges unification under a single national identity.

Congress is able to pass the Slave Trade Act, denying American vessels to participate in the International Slave Trade, and banning slave exports from States. King Henry sparks outrage when he publicly states that he views slaves as people first, property second.

The 4th Congress is elected, with the Federalist Party retaining a majority in the Senate, while also being the party with the most seats in the Assembly. However, the Libertarians and the Republicans combined have the majority. This three way split of the Assembly causes compromises in most legislative matters. Federalists and Libertarians begin to work on legislation to prohibiting the expansion of the institution of slavery.

A slave revolt begins in the Carolinas, being inspired by the lack of suppression of the Haitian Revolt and causing hysteria among Southerners. The revolt prolongs for more than a month before being suppressed by the local military. Memoirs of the rebels written by supporters are posthumously made public, bringing to light many of the conditions that slaves endure. Abolition movements grow in numerous states, and boycotts of slave produced goods begins.

The War of the First Coalition begins to come to an end, with many European nations either exiting or switching sides. Support for France in America continues to decline, for various reasons. France begins to target American merchant vessels, sparking cries for war.

Diplomacy with France has officially failed. American shipping lanes are targeted by French privateers. King Henry I meets with Chancellor John Adams, and though the latter is reluctant at first, the two address Congress for approval on a formal declaration of war. In May of 1798, Congress approves, and conflicts begin rapidly in the Caribbean.

Later in the year, Britain and another European coalition also declare war on France. America never officially becomes a member of the Coalition. Relations with Spain is hindered as Spanish ports in the Caribbean and Florida offer port to the French Navy. Anti-British immigrants begin to protest the Franco-American War. In reaction, Federalist Congress passes the Alien and Sedition Acts, greatly diminishing the party’s popularity and receiving condemnation from the King.

A statute barely passes Congress, prohibiting the slave trade in the Mississippi Territory. Relations between the North and South sour further. Regardless, Georgia legislation bans importation of new slaves.

Washington passes away, with King Henry declaring a day of mourning. The monarchy formally funds funeral processions, holding a wake in the newly completed Royal Palace setting a precedent going forward. Henry personally pays respect the Washington, and reads an impassioned speech dedicated to the victories of Washington’s life, adding to his popularity. Many demand the construction of a mausoleum, but King Henry orders that Washington’s will be respected and his remains be buried at his home at Mount Vernon. He does, however, agree on a memorial.

Britain seeks a complete end to endorsing Native rebellion against America as the two powers become more amicable as they fight the French. In the years since the Jay Treaty, American officials sought to retain positive relations with the Natives in the area. This is bolstered tremendously by the now depletion of the largest anti-American funding. Native controlled forts allow for the area to be maintained and policed, medical and technical advances increase Native quality of life, and mutual military cooperation allows for local alliances. Natives are trained and drilled in modern European warfare, and Americans learn the fundamentals of Native based guerrilla tactics. This sees the formation of the Pathfinders, later formed as the Army Rangers.

Napoleon seeks an end to the war with America and enters negotiations. American demands of reparations are denied, and King Henry refuses any treaty excluding them. Britain wishes America to continue the war so as to help weaken the French Navy during the War of the Second Coalition. In an address to both nations, Congress and the Office of the Monarch issues ultimatums. If France wished to end the war, they must pay back the reparations. If Britain wished to continue the war, they must end all impressment of American sailors and release those in custody. Impressment had been radically scaled down in the years, but still continued on limited vessels. Britain is the first to accept terms, and thus America harasses French vessels to its various colonies in the West Indies.

A consulate is sent to the island of Saint Dominique. Trade relations are established and a military presence is stationed on the island. This hinders Napoleon’s hopes of colonial restoration and kick-starting talks of Haitian independence.

In the Congressional elections, states such as Kentucky, Tennessee, and many of the Southeastern States become strong Republican controlled areas. The Federalists and Libertarians form a coalition with regards to the issue of slavery. The Federalists maintain a stance of industrial reasoning, while Libertarians enact moral reasons.

New laws prohibit American sailors in participating and financially benefiting from the slave trade.

Prince Augustus Ferdinand  arrives in America. Among those joining him are his wife, Elizabeth Louise, and his sons, Princes Louis Ferdinand and Augustus . King Henry I announces to Congress his naming of Augustus Ferdinand as his successor. Debate begins in Congress, as the Federalists do not have the required votes themselves to secure approval of the succession.

Chancellor John Marshall quickly enacts an executive order blocking enforcement of the remaining clauses of the Alien and Sedition Acts, and pardoning all those prosecuted under it. His standing with Libertarians increase.

Elbridge Gerry begins to formulate a larger power to the office of the PotS. He removes the standing rule of disallowing the position to engage in and direct debate, force a vote on legislation, and brings a more hands on role in Senate duties. This move is controversial, but allows for the Marshall-Gerry objectives to be passed more quickly.

Formal Coronation of Augustus I takes place, and shortly thereafter former King Henry I passes away. A large funeral is held in his remembrance.

Prince Louis Ferdinand is proclaimed the first Crown Prince and Heir Apparent. Both Princes contribute to the arts as well, bolstering the Royal American Cultural Archives, as well as visit and inspect both military academies. From this, moderates from the Libertarian and Republican parties grow in approval of the increasing Royal Family.

For leadership during the war against Napoleon as the first war America had fought, King Augustus grants John Adams the Dukedom of Massachusetts.

In keeping with cooperations between the Federalists and the Libertarians, Marshall recommends James Monroe to the appointment of Diplomat to Britain, seeking to secure better North American continental relations against France and Spain. During a meeting between Marshall, Monroe, and Augustus I, Prince Augustus meets Eliza Monroe and becomes impressed with her intelligence and mannerisms. Eliza reciprocates, and the two begin a courtship. James Madison is accepted to the position by Augustus I.

Military actions begins against the Barbary states as piracy becomes an increasing issue in the Mediterranean. American naval power continues to be respected on the world scale, though its size and capability is still dwarfed by that of the European Great Powers.

Marshall seeks to pass infrastructure bills to construct national roads and canals to further increase trade income, but the low number of supporting Federalists in Congress makes it difficult. A deal is made with the Libertarians to pass the bills in exchange for support repealing the mandatory military service. The draft, however, remains in place.

The war against Napoleon resumes as America uses its position to foster rebellions in Spain's South American colonies. America also invades the territory of Louisiana, wishing to take the Port of New Orleans for itself. Crown Prince Augustus is barred from active combat in order to prevent the death of another Crown Prince. This precedent is implemented legislatively for future generations.

Thomas Jefferson recommends his friend, Meriwether Lewis, to scout the remaining parts of the Louisiana territory in order to assess military control of the region.

The right to vote is proposed by the Libertarian Party to all men of America, removing the clause of land ownership. This causes controversy as the Republicans wish to bar black Americans from the right to vote. A constitutional amendment is proposed.

Prince Augustus and Princess Eliza welcome their first child, William.

With a series of political defeats, the Republicans grow more aggressive. A faction led by Nathaniel Macon begin to consolidate power in southern states, beginning talks of secession in opposition to Chancellor Elbridge Gerry's emancipation plans.

Chancellor Gerry announces a vote on full and complete abolition of slavery by 1810, the earliest that would be allowed under the Constitution. The office of PotS has changed to Premier of the Senate, or Premier for short. Gerry’s pick for the office, William Short, plans to force the vote. King Augustus I supports the plan, and both cabinets begin proposals for after the vote. In order to secure the effort, Gerry asks John Marshall and Peter Augustus Jay to the Supreme Court, attempting to have all three branches in agreement. Both men agree, with Jay’s nomination being approved with little attention. Marshall’s approval as Chief Justice receives significant opposition.

While the war in Europe continues, France and Spain sue for peace in the Americas. In exchange for removing occupation of South American and Caribbean colonies, allowing for commerce and government to resume, France and Spain cedes all of Louisiana and Florida to America. King Augustus I of America himself, accompanied by Crown Prince Augustus, negotiated directly with Napoleon and Charles IV of Spain, marking the first time a European monarch discussed directly to an American one. Augustus I would be later given the moniker Augustus the Conqueror.

With the end of the War of the Third Coalition coming to an end in Europe, Britain’s attention is split between continued conflict with France and the newly ignited opposition to the American annexation of the entirety of Louisiana. King Augustus I expresses that the situation is "a concern for the American Crown, not the British one". The disagreement, along with British inadequate response to growing pro-French tensions in Lower Canada, plays a major role in the eventual refusal of America to participate in the Fourth Coalition.

Princess Elizabeth Monroe draws criticism and minor accusations of French sympathy after naming her newly born daughter Hortensia after Hortense de Beauharnais, step-daughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. Matters are complicated further as Hotense's husband, Louis Bonaparte, is made King of Holland by Napoleon. Prince Augustus, however, uses his wife’s connection to establish a correspondence with King Louis I. This sets the groundwork for Holland joining the opposition to Napoleon.

The states of Georgia and the Carolinas declare revolt as the abolition vote fails to be blocked in Congress. Virginia and Tennessee see many counties join them, but with their state governments controlled by Libertarians are able to keep the majority within the kingdom. The rebel militia attack military outposts, seizing weapons and munitions. King Augustus calls for military action to put down what he feels as little more than an insurrection.

Napoleon creates the Confederation of the Rhine. King Augustus I denounces this action, and announces support for Prussian resistance. Congress voices concerns in increased involvement in European affairs.

The slave trade within America officially has an end date. However, a solution for afterwards is not yet settled, as many black Americans remain in the custody of slave merchants. The prevailing proposal is to send them en masse west to cultivate territory within the lands west of the Mississippi River. Another is the repatriation to Africa, but this is seen as too costly. With no agreed solution on the federal level, very little integration is formed throughout the states, north and south. The freed slaves become instrumental to ending the revolt against abolition. All those captured are imprisoned.

With the expulsion of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, Prince Augustus goes to London to meet with him and Prince Frederick of Britain, along with delegates of King Charles XIII of Sweden, King Louis I of Holland, King Frederick William III of Prussia, and Emperor Francis I of Austria. The meeting is to discuss the formation of a new coalition against France and Napoleon. It is decided that Spain would support the British forces in Portugal, while the British sent a second force to Holland, supported by America, to unite with the Dutch. The Swedish would come from the north to support Prussia against the Confederation of the Rhine, while Austria would go south against Italy. It was believed so many fronts at once would spread Napoleon’s forces too thin, allowing the allies to push through. The Fifth Coalition is established.

Prince Frederick guarantees Britain’s withdrawal of denouncement against America’s annexation of Louisiana in exchange for American support. Prince Augustus does not secure the same promise from Ferdinand VII in regards to Florida. Though Chancellor Elbridge Gerry and King Augustus I approve of the battle strategy and Congress agrees to declare war in support of the Coalition, much of the government and public opinion begin to voice exhaustion from military conflict.

Chancellor Elbridge Gerry begins his second term with the end of the American slave trade. Enough slaveholders in the South have fled to slow the cotton trade, as well as many essential crops. The loss of the goods has caused an economic recession throughout the country. Unsold slaves being held by traders face an uncertainty. Most are pressed into forced labor contracts, signing abusive contracts while being greatly illiterate. 

Attacks on freed slaves rise. As they are not citizens, they are not protected by American law, and most attacks go unresolved. Even those who entered into forced labor are met with hostilities similar to that under slavery. Under pressure, the Federal Government forces relocation of freed slaves to the area far west of the Missouri River, to the edge of the Louisiana Territory. Efforts are made to move as many as possible, and the move often remains compulsory.

The economic recession has caused issues with that of the Northwest Territory. Resources have diminished in availability to the Native allies who have grown in reliance on them. A native leader named Tecumseh has become a voice of increasing self reliance of the Northwe Territory. Other leaders such as Little Turtle and Blue Jacket, who once fought the Americans, have grown to argue for assimilation.

King Augustus I is pressured to abdicate for health reasons, but refuses to do so. He argues that the kingdom at this time requires a consistent leadership. Augustus the Younger does take a more active role in the day-to-day governing, including meeting with members of congress to address the national concerns.

In Europe, Napoleon weds the daughter of Austrian Emperor Francis I. Austria agrees to the union in an attempt to keep the alliance between France and Russia from strengthening. Napoleon's Continental System begins to break apart, with Russia and Sweden beginning to break away from it.

A new political crisis emerges as Chancellor Elbridge Gerry dies in office. In regards to succession, congress is torn between Premier William Short of the Senate and Speaker Henry Clay of the Assembly. Premier Short eventually assumes the office, causing outcries from political opponents.

Augustus II is officially coronated. In his Precedence Speech, he calls for economic and land reforms in order to compensate for the loss of slave labor. The speech is met with mixed reception. The Unionists applauds it as the sign of a strong monarch, the Libertarians welcome an alternative to slave labor but worry about northern industrial monopoly, and the Republicans rebuke it as continued federal overreach.

The situation in the Northwest escalates as Tecumseh meets with Governor Arthur St Claire. Tecumseh demands the independence of his confederacy, despite barely holding a majority of supporters against Little Turtle and Blue Jacket, in exchange for support against the British controlled Canadian territories. St Claire agrees to send the terms to Columbia, but warns the terms may not be agreed on.

In Europe, Prussia signs the Treaty of Paris, believing Napoleon is still largely undefeatable. Napoleon emasses a force to invade Russia and subjugate them once more. The invasion ends in disaster, and the Grande Armee retreats back to Prussia.

William H. Crawford wins the Chancellery, riding off the back of the recession left by Elbridge Gerry and William Short subsequently. He plays himself as more of the common man's Chancellor, placating to the "hard hit" white population. He further distances his office from that of the king, and attempts to govern solely to the annoyance of Augustus II. He and the Republicans are elected in a wave of new support as the Libertarians are seen as too idealistic and the Unionists too aristocratic. He packs his cabinet with pro-slavery and anti-British politicians of the time, most are at the very least sympathetic of the pro-slavery rebellion about a decade earlier.

While SCOTUS ruled the legislation of abolition was Constitutional, it does not make it to Constitutional amendment. In such, Crawford attempts measures to block further enforcement of it. In the meantime, he implements orders for the spread of American style serfdom and indentured servitude. Crawford extends this to not just the freed blacks, but immigrants as well, particularly from east Asia, but also the Jewish and the North Africans.

This governing causes issues with the natives and the rising of Tecumseh. Tecumseh does not agree with the terms of treaty from the American government in regards to the Northwest Territory and furthers negotiations with Canada. This is seen as turning over American territory to the British. Crawford seeks to overturn the previous treaties with the natives and push them out of the territory completely, granting the land to loyal supporters. If he can, he wants to conquer and annex all of Canada. In this measure, he pressures Northwest Territory Governor Arthur St Clair, a Unionist, out of office to replace him with William Henry Harrison, a Crawford Republican.

The Americans see defeat after defeat in the territory against the Canadians and Natives. Much Michigan and Wisconsin fall under Canadian occupation. This is secretly deliberate, as Augustus is attempting to show the inadequacies of state militias and the leadership of Crawford and his officers against that of his handpicked and federally trained ones. This is to diplomatically see the influence of Crawford to drop significantly and swing it towards the monarchy.

Congress grows against Crawford, not only for his handling of the war, but for his controversial domestic policies, especially against the natives. A motion is made years into the war for the king to take executive control of the military actions. Augustus appoints Henry Dearborn as Commander, and for a time personally oversees operations. His plan is to bring conflicts to a swift and decisive end, especially as London has gotten word of the conflict.

With a strong army of regulars, the war swings in America's favor. Tecumseh's army is crushed. The Natives are forced into the terms from the previous proposal, but this time under a governor of America's choosing. The confederacy is officially incorporated into the Kingdom of America. The American military have retaken territory and begin to occupy Ottawa. Augustus II calls for the immediate surrender of Canadian forces, to which they comply.

Rufus King is sworn in as Chancellor of America. Together with King Augustus, radical changes are made to the administration of the Executive Branch. Chancellor King pushes for land organization reforms, as well as the construction of a series of roads and canals, including a National Road. These are aimed at increasing trade revenue.

In a speech that was initially planned to call for national unity, Augustus announced the change of the Royal House to Lexington, in honor and commemoration of American history and pride. The proclamation was viewed favorably by American nationalists, particularly among the Unionist Party. While the Libertarians and Republican have positive opinions of the speech, they are more appreciative of the king's re-affirmation to the Constitution.

Vicente Guerrero takes control of the Mexican revolutionary forces and asks America for assistance. America agrees, sending men, weapons, and ships to their aid. Augustus and King argue that a stable Mexico along the American border is beneficial.

Pettion dies in Haiti with a provisional government in place, and his handpicked successor Jean-Pierre Boyer becomes the head.

The charter of the Bank of America is revived, but also amended. This is to regulate lending practices among bank branches and currency in circulation. Inflation from the recession is gradually put under control. By request of the opposition, the Bank is placed under regular subpoena to ensure legal conformity.

Augustus II founds the Royal Academy of Sciences, originally in order to develop agricultural progress. The scientific advances help cushion the economic effects of the decline of slave labor.

Crown Prince William graduates training at the American Royal Military Academy. While he obtains the commission as a Lieutenant, he is forbade active command due to his rank. Instead, he is made aide-de-camp of an intelligence officer. The king arranged this in order to develop leadership and diplomacy among his heir. William's maternal grandfather, James Monroe, also becomes a source of mentorship. With his graduation, Augustus nominates him as the heir to the throne, and Congress votes in approval.

The American economy begins to improve. With these improvements, Rufus King wins re-election for Chancellor.

King Augustus II recognizes the Latin American countries fighting for independence. Augustus orders the Continental Ordinance, which declares separate spheres of influence between Europe and the Americas. America will no longer accept European intervention in America.

Chancellor Rufus King begins land sales in western territories to provoke expansion and development of further states.

After years of debates, the Territory of Huron is successfully admitted to the Union as the state of Shawnee. The Native tribes of the state successfully argued in the Supreme Court for citizenship and voting rights. The majority position is that it would help assimilate the Civilized Tribes into the culture of the kingdom. The condition for statehood is that the state allows for white settlers to purchase land.

Augustus II formally recognizes the Empire of Brazil, and enters negotiations with Pedro I. In order to secure a New World Alliance, a royal marriage between Crown Prince William and Pedro's sister, Infanta Ana of Portugal. Though reluctant, Pedro agrees to support the Continental Ordinance.

Mexico reconfirms abolition of slavery in their constitution.

At the Congress of Panama, William is not impressed with the ideas presented. He elects to sign for the trade alliance, but notes Bolivar's ideas for unification are beyond realistic. William and the American delegates sign the trade agreement while refusing to commit to a united military. Instead, William offers American guarantee for the independence of the South American nations. The Americans also unintentionally give insult and stoke existing fears in predicting a King Simon.

While on route to Rio de Janeiro, William ensures American support in Cisplatina, with the battleships in escort being sent further south as fresh reinforcements. William also recommends alliance negotiations with Haiti, but the Brazilian delegate refuses, stating Brazil couldn't make legislation towards abolition, a Haitian requirement for support, just yet. The delegate does note he can negotiate a trade agreement at least. In Rio, William meets his bride, Ana de Jesus. The couple have an engagement ceremony held at the Imperial Palace and spend three months in Brazil before boarding a ship to America.

A united force of America and Brazil defeat Argentina to secure the Cisplatina province. Argentina agrees to peace if both America and Brazil support their right to choose a monarch despite Spain's protest. America and Brazil agree, in exchange for Argentina signing the Ordinance. At the treaty, signed in Haiti, Augustus II of America, and Pedro I of Brazil are present, arbitrated by Jean I of Haiti. 

Pedro I of Brazil becomes Pedro IV of Portugal, but quickly abdicates in favor of his daughter, Maria.

France agrees to a total of 50 million francs, one third of the original demands, to be paid by Haiti in installments. America agrees to cover half the cost.

Archduke John of Austria arrives in Lima to begin his reign as John I, King Of Peru. John immediately has his marriage recognized as a royal one as opposed to morganatic, and allows his son to be his successor. Though initially discouraged at the state of affairs, with Peru's independence being much more contested than he was led to believe, he is able to use his royal status to cease hostilities. This has a negative effect on Peru's relationship with Argentina, as the two begin a dispute over Charcas.

Crown Prince William and Princess Ana welcome their second child, Edward.

A new constitutional amendment is proposed, emancipating the slaves in America. The amendment is supported by both the King Augustus and Chancellor Adams. While the economy has largely grown away from completely relying on slaves, the amendment still brings controversy from southern states.

Libertarian Henry Clay wins the race for Chancellor, upsetting many Republicans.


  Crown Prince William and Princess Ana welcome their third child, Prince Andrew.

Chancellor Henry Clay struggles to find support for the new constitutional amendment. The Republican Party begins to be the loudest voice for states' rights, while the Unionist Party is split between supporters and oppositions.

Brazil ends the slave trade. This does not emancipate the slave population.

The Mexican Purchase plan sees the support of King Augustus II. Augustus appoints delegates to Emperor Vicente I of Mexico. Clay begins to lose the support of the Libertarian Party as concerns of the issue with Texas' apprehension to abolition come to head.

The Mexican Purchase is ratified by the governments of the American Kingdom and the Mexican Empire. However, the purchase is immediately opposed by the territory of Texas as they believe both nations infringed on their believed right to own slaves. As slavery was still legal at the time in America, Texas cited the proposed emancipation amendment as their evidence. Before the ratification of the Purchase is finalized, Texas declares itself an independent republic.

The main Texan force is defeated in the costly Battle of Little Rock. The battle becomes the deadliest day in American history.

Chancellor Daniel Webster supports a measure to compensate previous slave holders as interpreted by the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment, as well as inspiration from British abolition in their colonies. The support for the Unionist government falters among Libertarians under the decision.

Webster also angers many Republicans and Whigs by using federal troops for integration and enforcement of federal laws in former rebellious territories. Though this act required royal consent, King Augustus II becomes very ill, and allows for the Chancellor and the Crown Prince to do much of the governing.

The Anti-Slavery Society is established in order to assist in the abolition efforts throughout the nation.

William is crowned as King of America. He did so wearing the sword of his uncle, Louis Ferdinand, a symbol that had become tradition.

Webster pressures Congress to downsize Texas so as to limit its economic capabilities. Everything of the Red River and East of the Guadalupe River is designated as Texas, while west of the Guadalupe is the state of Medina. North of the Red River is the Oklahoma Territory. While the notion is accepted by slim margins, it receives mixed support from the Unionist Party and the newly formed Whig Party, the latter of which wishing to capitalize on increased support from the other regions into statehood.

Despite calls for the removal of federal forces from southern states, Chancellor Hale and King William I refuse to do so. Inversely, Hale authorizes further authority to the troops in order to put down rising contention against abolition. Such groups had been targeting the homes of former slaves and newly elected black politicians.

William I, King of America, agrees to a marriage between his daughter, Maria, and the Emperor of Mexico, Vicente II.

Congress passes the Amendments granting citizenship and the right to vote to free-persons of color. Nicknamed the "Gunpoint Amendments", the previously rebellious states still lacked what was perceived as duly elected representation, and thus were subsequently ratified through a forced vote of federally appointed officials. Premier John C. Fremont forces the vote in the Senate, where objected votes by those rebellious states were excluded.

Franklin Pierce of the Whig Party wins the chancellery on the idea of claiming Cuba as a slave province.

Chancellor Sir Winfield Scott appoints Horace Mann to the newly created Office of Education, seeking to reform the nations educational system based on the Prussian Method. Most notably excluded from this model are the state of Freeman and the territory of Sequoyah. Though Freeman would be incorporated eventually, the Prince Regent fails to effectively integrate it among the tribal officials due to fears of losing cultural identity.

Railroad magnates attempt to build through the territory of Freeman in order to reach the gold rich western states. However, the territorial government of Freeman protests, demanding statehood in exchange.

Emperor Vicente II of Mexico is executed by the Mexican people along with most of the Imperial Family, including Empress Maria. The only survivor is Miguel, the youngest child who was studying abroad during the revolt. King William I of America is infuriated by the death of his daughter, and demands a declaration of war on the provisional government. Congress approves.

The Cuban War for Independence begins against Spain. Chancellor Sir Robert E. Lee wishes to keep American lives out of the conflict, as he sees it as a means for imperial expansion. He does, however, provide arms and finances to the Cuban rebels.

Europe officially begins the Great War. Chancellor Theodore Roosevelt demands an entry into the war, though is inconsistent on which side to join. However, King Edward III, on the advice of the royal court, declines to join