Independent States of America (Independent States of America)

General
The Independent States of America is a confederation of 35 states in North America. It borders the United States of America to the south and the British Commonwealth of Newfoundland to the east. It is widely recognized as one of the largest, wealthiest, and most powerful nations in the world.

History
The Independent States of America was formed on March 4, 1861 as the confederation of fourteen Northern states who opposed the election of pro-slavery candidate John Breckinridge to the Presidency. By the time the rest of the Union responded with war, 18 states and 3 territiories had joined the growing ISA, and a functioning government under the leadership of Ulysses S. Grant was established.