American Monarch

In 1786 either Nathaniel Gorham, the president of the Continental Congress at the time, or Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the Prussian general who served in the Continental Army, had suggested to Alexander Hamilton that Prince Henry of Prussia should become King of the United States, however the Prussian Prince declined. The idea of the United States becoming a Monarchy is a bit weird, mainly being it had just revolted against a Monarch itself. But what if the United States did have a Monarch? What if the United States had chosen a well known American that was loved by everyone. What if instead of choosing a Prussian Prince, they chose George Washington, the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, to be the First King of the United States of America, What if America had a Monarch?

Point of Divergence

King George I, of the United States of America (1789-1799)

During the Constitutional Convention that took place from May 25 to September 17 1787 Delegates from the states had meet in Philadelphia to create a Constitution. Before the Constitutional Convention started Alexander Hamilton had offered Prince Henry the chance to become King, however he rejected. Alexander Hamilton was still bent on having a Monarch. He would soon turn to American Revolutionary War Hero, General George Washington. At first George Washington was hesitant of taking Hamilton up on the offer, however Hamilton had managed to convince him to take up the offer. During the Constitutional Convention Hamilton had put up the option for a Monarch, many had called him crazy for putting up a ridiculous option like that. Even after being ridiculed by the other Delegates he had continue to put forth the option. After a while he had started to gain support from more Delegates. He would soon announce his plan of George Washington being crowned the new King of the United States, after this statements the Convention had split into two factions, Royalist, and Republicans. The Royalist were lead by Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington, who stated that a Monarchy would be necessary for the new nation to thrive in a Monarchy heavy influenced world, as well as they stated that a Monarch would be able to keep the States united under on person. The Republicans were lead by Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, they sated that having a Monarchy would go against what they fought for during the American Revolution. The Royalists had come out on top with a majority of the Delegates supporting the faction. After it was decided on whether or not the United States would be a Monarchy, the powers of the Monarch were still unclear Alexander Hamilton had suggested an elected Monarchy with a large amount of power, however a majority of the Royalist faction had agreed that a Monarch with much power would seem to dictatorial. Other members of the Royalist faction had supported the idea of a Constitutional Monarchy, as it would keep the United States stable. Eventually the Constitutional Royalist had outnumbered the Absolute Royalist.

In 1788 the Constitution of the United States had been officially ratified. George Washington had been crowned King George of The United States of America, Meanwhile John Hancock had been chosen as Prime Minister with John Adams as Deputy Prime Minster.