Due to the limitations of the mapmaking tool on the site, the TL will start with the 1840 election. However, before there are any maps, it is necessary for there to be some history:
History of the Commonwealth of America from 1780-1840The American Revolution lasted past the Battle of Yorktown, and officially ended in 1780 with the signing of the Treaty of London, which officially ended the bloody war for American Independence. Many of the of the Generals as well as the influential figures associated with the Revolution were either imprisoned due to treason or just executed. The two key people left unharmed were Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. These two men signed the Treaty on behalf of America.
Additionally, the Treaty created the Commonwealth of America, as King George feared that if America was left as a colony, that another uprising would occur, which would cost more lives and money than the previous revolution. The Commonwealth allowed for greater autonomy than what the current colonies had, but didn't allow for outright independence.
Finally, the Treaty created the positions of power for the Commonwealth
- President of the Commonwealth (Elections occur every 4 years, with a 2 term limit)
- Prime Minister of the Commonwealth (Elections occur every 5 years)
- Royal Judge of the Commonwealth (Occurs every 10 years)
List of Presidents of the Commonwealth:
Alexander Hamilton 1780-88 (Independent)
Benjamin Franklin 1788-90 (Federalist) Died in office
-Royal Rule for the next 2 years-
George Clinton 1792-1800 (Unionist)
Rufus King 1800-04 (Federalist)
James Madison 1804-12 (Unionist)
James Monroe 1812-20 (Unionist)
John C. Calhoun 1820-23 (Independent) Assassinated in Office
-Royal Rule for 1 year-
Andrew Jackson 1824-32(Democrat)
John Q. Adams 1832-36 (Federalist)
Henry Clay 1836-Present[as of 1840] (Federalist)
