Union Defeat

The Union defeat is where the Union falls, not only by the confederates but by Britain, France, help the Confederated states win. This Scenario is based a little on Turtles Doves series on how the south won, but is much different.

Point of Divergence
The plan to fully invade the north and march on Philadelphia is not captured by the union, however a union spy informs them that there preparing an invasion. The Confederates are routed to Gettysburg, with heavy casualties on the way. However a small group of Confederates do attack Philly and are quickly defeated. allowing the main force at Gettysburg time to prepare. On July Second the battle started.

Gettysburg
The first day saw heavy losses to the Confederates. General Lee decided to retreat to Virginia, where reinforcements from the Carolinas, Florida, and Georgia were arriving. On the Second day a explosion, that some soldiers said "Was like the lord himself cursed this battle and was destroying any who dare stay on this hear cursed land". Others said "I swear you could see that as far away as Philly, and the Capital." This was a confederate plan to use gunpowder, and other explosives to cause a distraction. When it exploded they retreated any who fell behind were told to rally at Richmond.

The New War
Arriving at Richmond With new troops and supplies they route a northern invasion. The British Ambassador meets with Lincoln to stop the war and make peace, or the British and French will intervene. Around this time John Booth, and his conspirators prepare there plan to capture Lincoln, like they were in are timeline before the CSA fell. The British and French ships open fire on US ships in the Gulf of Mexico, they retreat up the coastline. The French Troops in Mexico help the CSA take back New Orleans. The USA prepares for war with Britain, and arms Quebec Rebels. The US Civil war turns into the Confederate War of Secession. The US president avoids capture, but is shot twice, one in the leg, and in the chest by Lewis Powell, Booth is killed, George Atzerodt is arrested, and John Surrat who is shot and dies from his injuries. Lincoln survives, as the bullets missed important organs and arteries but walks with limp. At this Congress votes for peace, the Senate believes that the CSA allies will break ties with them. Lincoln Call for peace. The British and French sends formal letters stating how sorry they are at what happened. As well as many more nations including a German and Russian letter with a unknown deal in it.

The Treaty of Richmond
The Treaty states that the CSA is a independent nation, and is recognized by the US. The South gains all states that seceded. They keep the Oklahoma territory, and are given part of the New Mexico territory. They also get Kentucky. No reparations are paid, as neither side could pay.