Smithville

**Smithville**, officially the **Republic of Smithville** is a self-declared independent sovereign state, commonly referred to as a micronation by external observers, claiming lands in the United States. It is governed as a Democratic Constitutional Republic. Smithville is largely based on the culture of the United States and Western European Nations.

## History

### March 2011-January 2012: The Deer Fields War

The war was not much of a intense war, but Minor Skirmishes in several areas, mainly Skirmishes last 1 Hour with only 2-5 Troops on each side, this is was the time when the war was small, The Commanding Officer gathered his men and invaded East Deerfields.

On January 24th 2012 the day was set for a Invasion, but failed utterly. Then the War came to a close on January 31st, and another war was about to begin.

### The Second Deer Fields War

On February 1st 2012, a corrupt soldier named Simon decided to make a turn away and betray West Deer Fields, resulting in the 2nd War for Deer Fields, a few Minor Skirmishes, but North Deer Fields, turned out to be a Victory on April 24th.

### Post-Deer Fields Wars Period

The Post War Period was a Peaceful time, but then a Cold War broke out between North and South Deer Fields on June 2nd 2012, but no actual fighting was done, the Cold War came to a end on September 13th 2013 and Deer Fields was one country. The United Deer Fields Republic the Old Republic, lead to what today is The Republic of Smithville. On October 13th 2013, the United Deer Fields Republic collapsed and the Territory was taken back by the United States. But the President had another idea for a country, on November 26th the President planned the Establishment.

### Establishment

Smithville was founded on November 27, 2013 by Giovanni, which 15 people have already have joined by Establishment Day.

### 2014-Today

The Micronation was small and later began to grow an economy in which the first currency was printed and the government planned three cities to be built. The Current Population is 432 and growing.

## Important Historical Events

Many things have happened in Smithville's History. But these are the most important

January 17th 2014, The Official Currency is put into circulation.

April 3rd 2014, The Lira gets a redesign.

April 4th 2014, The Coins begin circulation.

May 9th 2014, Same Sex Marriage is legalized.

May 11th 2014, The Metric System is adopted.

Late August 2014, The first Immigration Boom.

November 27th 2014, The first Anniversary

February 2015, Smithville gets 2nd Place in the NFT World Cup of 2015.

November 2015, Smithville publishes it's first Anti-Monopoly Bill to prevent 1 Industry from being run by 1 Company or Corporation (Note a Monopoly is actually 1 Company or Corporation that controls one entire industry for example John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil.)

December 2015, Smithville announces participation in the Winter Microlympics

February 26th 2016, the Position of Prime Minister is Dissolved and replaced with the Position of Chancellor to honour Otto Von Bismarck who united Germany.

June 5th 2016, The Smithan Lira is currently being planned to be replaced by a proposed "Schmidt Mark" named after the former German Currency the Deutschmark.

## Foreign Relations

### Allies (Close Friends & Military Agreements)

Keig

Grand Republic of Delvera

United Islands

Sangheili Union

Viadalvia

Republican States of Esterlyn

The Sultanate of Shorewell

### Friendly States (Other Foreign Relations)

All Nations listed Above

The Sultanate of Shorewell

United Republic

Alwai Republic

Indokistan

West Who

Foster Islands

California Republic

The Imperial Federation of Zenrax

## Politics

Smithville has 5 Major Political Parties. Smithville is also one of the most Centrist Micronations on earth with No Abortion, Same Sex Marriage, Medical Marijuana, No Death Penalty, Universal Healthcare, and other ideals.

There is a law saying there is no religious test required to hold a public office.

### The Moderate Party

Chairperson: Giovanni Tomelleri (Temporary)

President: Giovanni Tomelleri

Vice President: Jack Lewis

Chancellor: [Seat Empty]

Bundesrat Majority Leader: Riley Straight (Female)

Founded: 2014

Ideology: Centrism

Position: Center Left to Center to Center Right

### The Conservative Party

Chairperson: [None]

President: [Party not in office]

Vice President: [Party not in office]

Chancellor: [Party not in office]

Bundesrat Minority Leader: [None]

Founded: 2014

Ideology: Conservatism

Position: Center Right to Right

### The Liberal Party

Chairperson: [None]

President: [Party not in office]

Vice President: [Party not in office]

Chancellor: [Party not in office]

Bundesrat Minority Leader: [None]

Founded: 2014

Ideology: Liberalism

Position: Center Left to Left

### The New Democrat Party

Chairperson: [Kelsie Abramovitz]

President: [Party not in office]

Vice President: [Party not in office]

Chancellor: [Party not in office]

Bundesrat Minority Leader: Senator Kelsie Abramovitz

Founded: 2015

Ideology: Libertarian

Position: Center Left to Right

### The Green Party

Chairperson: [None]

President: [Party not in office]

Vice President: [Party not in office]

Chancellor: [Party not in office]

Bundesrat Minority Leader:

Founded: 2014

Ideology: Leftism

Position: Center Left to Far Left

### Issues in Smithville

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#### Separation of Church and State

Many people in Smithville believe in the Separation of Church and State but 22% of Smithan Conservatives or 4.3% of the Population do not believe in Separation of Church and State.

Pro-Separation of Church and State: Moderate Party, Green Party, Liberal Party, New Democrats.

Anti-Separation of Church and State: Conservative Party (22%)

#### Abortion

Not as much as a controversial issue as in the United States. A Majority of the population 58% believes in leaving it up to the States/Provinces.

#### Marijuana

Marijuana is 100% Legal in Smithville despite being illegal in the United States.

#### Stem Cell Research

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## Culture

Smithville's culture is mainly based on American and Western European Culture. Including foods such as Carne Pane (Italian for Meat Bread). It is like an Inside out sandwich. The food originated in Italy. In Smithville it is to make sure the outer layer of Baguettes don't go to waste. It is mainly being based on German Culture with some people thinking of brewing a beer type called "Schmittbrauen" (Beer from Smithville).

### German-ization of Smithville.

Smithville is going from a perspective of American Culture and transitioning to a state based off the system of the Federal Republic of Germany, including a planned currency change.

### Science

The Science is mainly based on the Biology, Physics, and Chemistry of Western European Nations. Including the fact that Evolution is required by law to be taught in all schools public or private.

## Future Programs

### The Food Recycling Program

Smithville is planning to find ways to Recycle food as an alternative to just throwing food waste away.

## Geography

On the Right, you can see a Map of Smithville and its neighbours. Smithville is in Green, Delvera is in Red, and the North American Confederation in Blue.