United States of America (Rebellion of 61)

Following the Rebellion of '61, US history went quite differently than it did in our time line. The strengthening of the federal government which occured *here* during the Civil War was delayed. Tensions continued between the industrialized North and the agricultural South. This flamed up in the brief Rebellion of '73. While even smaller than the earlier Rebellion of '61, it lead to fears that there would be constant rebellions until it exploded in full-scale war.

Much of America's political energies in the 19th century were focused on finding a new balance between North and South. While America continued to play a major role in Japan's development, and American businessmen expanded their influence outside the nation, the government itself tended to focus on internal matters. As a result, the US passed on Russia's offer to sell Alaska. The US also did not intervene in Hawai'ian affairs.

(Further work to continue later)