Back to Basics (Map Game)

Hello to all. This is my 2nd map game that I have posted. In it, we return to the good old map game setups of yore, in an attempt to end some of the national glory spamming that seems to have seized hold of this section. The game starts in 1789, and hopefully can be fun for all.

Rules
1. Keep it plausible. No Finland conquering the world in a year.

2. There should be at least one map for every section of five years, although more in that period are allowed. If this rule is not met then we will not move on.

3. The map must be saved in PNG format. It keeps the quality of the map from degrading.

4. The words of the moderators are god. Listen to them.

5. A turn is a year. This game will start in 1789 and will go to the present day.

6. Someone must go before you can go again.

7. Please refrain from flame wars. If you have a problem with a turn then say so on the talk page to prevent the game thread from being cluttered up. Mods can ban people and they will exercise their authority.

8. The game is now open to those who wish to partake in it, as are applications to moderator status.

Moderators
There will be a maximum of three moderators, to prevent a deadlock of authority.


 * Azecreth (Chief Moderator)

Wall of Shame
Players who have been banned from posting another turn will be listed here.

1789



 * George Washington is elected President of the United States. John Adams becomes his Vice President.


 * A Bill of Rights is approved by the US Congress, and ratification begins in the states.


 * The French Revolution begins as French citizens storm the Bastille. They adopt the Declaration of Rights of Man, and begin dismantling the feudalist structure in France.


 * The Theatre War ends between Sweden and Denmark-Norway, with a victory for the Swedes after threats of intervention by other European Powers forces the Danish and Norweigan forces to retreat.


 * The Russo-Turkish War continues, with the Russians scoring some victories against the Turkish forces.


 * Selim III becomes the new Ottoman Sultan.

1790



 * In France, King Louis is forced to move to the Tulleries in Paris after the Women's March, and is forced to become a constitutional monarchy.


 * In response to the Women's March, Spain, Britain, Prussia and Austria begin arming up.


 * Austria makes peace with Selim III so to concentrate his troops west.


 * The Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata lays claim to part of Patagonia, although it is only de jure.


 * Spain re-arranges certain lands between viceroyalties. Alto Perú (OTL Bolivia) goes to Perú from Rio de la Plata, while Perú loses most of its Amazonic territory in exchange.

1791

 * The Ottomans make slight gains against the Russians this year, due to being able to concentrate all of their troops on Russia and not having to worry about Austria. They are unable to take any Russian territory
 * King Louis manages to successfully flee to Montmédy, a town which is composed of staunch supporters of the monarchy. The French Revolutionaries are unable to seize him as the other European nations, which are opposed to the revolution, send aid to protect that town.
 * The Dutch South African colony expands slightly to the north as more immigrants from the Netherlands arrive and begin to travel to the frontiers of the colony.
 * Maharashtra begins to slowly build up its economy and its military, becoming a stronger and more unified nation.
 * The new federalist system of the United States appears to be working well, and most people are happy that the Constitution was passed. The US economy rebounds after nearly collapsing while under the Articles of Confederation

1792

 * BtB_1792.png Treat of Jassy ends the Ruso-Turkish War of 1787-1792. In it, the Ottoman Empire recognizes Russia's annexation of the Crimean Khanate, and cedes some land to Russia.
 * Gustov III of Sweden is assassinated by one of his military officers. Gustov IV Adolf takes up the throne of Sweden.
 * A conspiracy by some Brazilians to gain independence from Portugal fails. The leaders of the conspiracy are executed.
 * Poland is invaded by Russia after a reovlt in Poland against the constitution begins. The Polish are crushed due to the Prussians refusing to honor their military alliance, and a peace is signed with Russia resulting in large losses of land.
 * Puget Sound is claimed by Great Britain.
 * Russian Alaska expands it's territory a little, although the Russians have been busy with European matters and restless Poles in the territory it conquered.
 * Tensions rise a little in the United States as Thomas Jefferson sends back letters urging the American government to support the new Republic, only to be denied by Washington who wishes to keep America out of European affairs so the nation has time to develop.
 * After the flight of Louis XVI, the French Republic is declared, with an Emergency Committee as the provisional govenrment. A Rpeublican Army clashes with the foreign troops who are protecting Louis XVI, and he is forced to flee the country as the foreign troops withdraw. France declares war on Austria for their support of the deposed King, and Prussia declares war on France a few weeks later. Fighting is very harsh, but the French manage to throw back an invasion attempt by the Austrians. They have not gained any external land though as they have been too busy fighting off foreign invaders and crushing the French royalists, who are in revolt.

1793

 * Border disputes between the British in Canada and the Americans lead to increased tensions.
 * The Reign of Terror begins as the new French government purges suspected opposers of the French Revolution. The brutality horrifies Europe as it sends forces to invade the country, yet they are repulsed every time.
 * The discovery of gold in Alaska leads to Russian immigration in the colony.
 * Greeks rebel for independence inspired by the French Revolution, who are backed by the Russians.