User:TheB/Sandbox/Ideas

Outline for OE Alt hist

A basic run through. Words in square brackets ([]) are to be decided.

≈1850-1900 - Industrial revolution in OE, serious reforms to curb corrupt government.

1877-1878 - Less scathing Russo-Turkish war, OE looses Kars and Bulgaria.

1905 - Oil discovered in OE territory.

1914 - Outbreak of WWI. OE stays neutral, as it does not want a war affecting industrialization and development in country.

1916 - No Arab revolt due to the OE being more popular, and nationalist organisation being crushed.

1917 - End of WWI. Allied victory.

1920 - Moderate recession in OE. It is far worse worldwide, especially in Germany.

1933 - Adolf Hitler is sworn in as chancellor of Germany, as dictatorships start to increase in popularity.

1935 - [Name] becomes Grand Vizier [?] of OE. Through public speaking and the 'disappearance' of opponents, he has gained great popularity.

1936 - In a rousing speech, [Name] calls for the empire to grow to 17th century size.