United States of America

The flag of the US was called the Star Spangled Banner.

## History

### Colonial Era

The first successful English settlement in North America was established in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. Other colonies followed, including Massachusetts Bay, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. These colonies were subject to British rule and developed diverse economies and societies. Tensions between the colonies and Britain grew over issues such as taxation, leading to the American Revolutionary War.

The American colonies, seeking independence, engaged in armed conflict against the British Empire. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, declaring the United States' independence. The war ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the United States as a sovereign nation.

### Early Republic

The United States established its Constitution in 1789, creating a federal government. George Washington served as the country's first president. During this period, the nation expanded westward through the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the subsequent Lewis and Clark expedition. The War of 1812 with Britain and the Monroe Doctrine (1823) asserting U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere were significant events.

The mid-19th century saw a belief in "Manifest Destiny," the idea that the United States was destined to expand its territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific. This period witnessed westward migration, including the California Gold Rush and the Oregon Trail. Tensions over the expansion of slavery led to the American Civil War.

### American Civil War

The Civil War was fought between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states (the Confederacy) over issues of slavery, states' rights, and the preservation of the Union. The Union victory resulted in the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the United States as a single nation.

Following the Civil War, the United States experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization. This era saw the rise of industries, such as steel, oil, and railroads, leading to economic growth but also significant wealth inequality. Immigration increased, contributing to the country's cultural diversity.

### Progressive Era and World War I

The Progressive Era emerged as a response to social and economic problems caused by rapid industrialization. Reforms were made in areas such as workers' rights, women's suffrage, and regulation of monopolies. The United States entered World War I in 1917, supporting the Allies and playing a crucial role in the conflict's outcome.

After World War I, the United States experienced a period of economic growth known as the Roaring Twenties. However, the stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression, a severe economic downturn that lasted throughout the 1930s. President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal programs to alleviate the crisis.

### World War II

While initially adopting a stance of neutrality, the United States was compelled to join World War II in 1941 after the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Despite providing financial support to the United Kingdom, Britain ultimately succumbed to the overwhelming forces of the Axis Powers.

In a desperate bid to force a German withdrawal from the United States, a drastic decision was made to bomb Munich with nuclear weapons. However, this ill-fated move resulted in Germany retaliating by launching a devastating bombing campaign on Washington DC using their own nuclear device.

Under the terms of the Treaty of Ottawa, the mainland United States, along with Alaska and Hawaii, were ceded to Japan and the Greater German Reich. Interestingly, the Axis nations displayed little interest in expanding their influence in the Americas, showing no desire to claim any of America's territories. As a consequence, American territories such as Puerto Rico remained the sole remaining American land under the control of the Allied forces.

## Legacy

After the Treaty of Ottawa was signed, the remaining American senators created the Democratic Federation of America. Under this new body, the senate was able to control America's territories. For ceremonial reasons, the United States was never officially disbanded and instead became a country without any territory under the control of the DFA.