Confederate States (Springtime of Nations)

Confederate States of America *Estados Confederados de América*
Timeline: Springtime of Nations
OTL equivalent: Southern United States, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and most of Honduras
Confederate States of America Estados Confederados de América; Timeline: Springtime of Nations ; OTL equivalent: Southern United States, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and most of Honduras
Flag	Coat of arms
	Motto: ; Deo Vindice (Latin); "Under God, our Vindicator"
	Map of the Confederate States
Capital	Atlanta
Largest city	Houston
Official languages	None at the federal level
Ethnic groups (2021)	44.2% White; 33.0% Hispanic; 21.4% African American; 0.6% Native American; 0.5% Others;
Religion	97.5% Christian 67.8% Protestant; 30.1% Catholic; 2.1% Other christian; ; 3.4% Other/none;
Demonym(s)	Confederate
Government	Federal presidential constitutional republic
Legislature	Confederate States Congress
Establishment
Area
Population
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
Gini (2022)	37.6
HDI (2022)	0.901
Currency	Confederate States dollar ($) (CSD)
Drives on the	right
Internet TLD	.cs, .csa

The Confederate States of America (CSA; Spanish: Estados Confederados de América), commonly known as the Confederate States (C.S. or CS) or the Confederacy, and sometimes as Dixie or Dixieland, is a country located in North America. It consists of 13 states, and is bordered by the US, and Mexico, and El Salvador, Miskito and Guatamala. It also shares maritime borders with Haiti, Canada and Quebec, and the U.K.

The Confederate States is the fourth biggest country in North America in terms of land area at 727,031 sq mi (1,869,126 km²), and the world's thirteenth-largest country by both land and total area. With a population of 124 million, it is the third most populated state in North America, and the 12th most populated state in the World. The national capital of the Confederate States is Atlanta, and its most populous city and principal financial center is Houston, with Havana, Austin and Miami coming in close.

After the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, ten southern states would declare independence, and establish the Confederate States of America, aligning themselves with the British, who were fighting the United States at the time. After the Treaty of Richmond, signed in 1863, the CSA, would become an official recognized state. After this the Confederates would enter a golden age, of economics and recognition. Slavery would be officially removed in 1884, although segregation would continue up until the 1970s. In 1874, the CSA would invade Mexico conquering everything above Sonora, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras (both would be merged into Honduras), and Costa Rica, and later Venezuela.

Following the Confederate-Spanish War, Cuba and Puerto Rico would be annexed. During the First World War, the Confederacy would align themselves with the Allies, losing the war, and with it, its Pacific coast, Sequoyah (Oklahoma), and most of their Central American territories. After the Great Depression, socialism would gain massive popularity, leading to the election of Harry S. Truman in 1929. In 1933, Huey Long would become president, reigning for 17 years, during which time, the CSA, entered a second golden age, following his assassination, there would be three more presidents, before Francis Townsend would take office, establishing the Union States of America, which lasted ten years, eventually being overthrown in an intervention sent by the US, and Mexico. Since then, the country has been experiencing economic growth, and is one of the leading countries in the World.

The Confederate States is a founding member of the Assembly of Nations, and the International Monetary Fund, it is also a member of the Organization of Free Nations, World Bank, Organization of American States, and CA15.

History[]

Pre-Colonization period (before 1492)[]

Mississippi civilixation — Replica of a Mississippian house from over 1000 years ago excavated at the Aztalan site of the Oneota region

The pre-Columbian Mississippian culture in the southeast developed advanced agriculture, architecture, and complex societies. The city-state of Cahokia is the largest, most complex pre-Columbian archaeological site in the modern-day United States. In the Four Corners region, Ancestral Puebloan culture developed from centuries of agricultural experimentation. The Algonquian are one of the most populous and widespread North American indigenous peoples, consisting of the peoples who speak Algonquian languages. Before Europeans came into contact, most Algonquian settlements lived by hunting and fishing, although many supplemented their diet by cultivating corn, beans, and squash.

The Ojibwe cultivated wild rice. The Haudenosaunee confederation of the Iroquois was established at some point between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries. Estimating the native population of North America during European contact is difficult. Douglas H. Ubelaker of the Smithsonian Institution estimated a population of 93,000 in the South Atlantic states and a population of 473,000 in the Gulf states, but most academics regard this figure as too low.

Colonial period (1492–1763)[]

Virginia somethign sn — Slaves processing tobacco for export 1670

European immigration caused a die-off of Native Americans due to lack of immunity. The majority of early English settlers were indentured servants, who gained freedom after working off their passage. The Spanish and French established settlements in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. In the British colonies, immigration began in 1607 and continued until the outbreak of the Revolution in 1775. Settlers cleared land, built houses and outbuildings, and on their own farms.

European missionaries and others urged Native Americans to adopt European agricultural practices and lifestyles, but they were displaced and killed during conflicts. African slaves were also trafficked into Colonial America. By the turn of the 18th century, slavery had supplanted indentured servitude as the main source of agricultural labor. Colonial society was divided over the religious and moral implications of slavery, and the colonial population grew rapidly, eclipsing Native American populations.

USAS Map sn — Political Map of the thirteen colonies, 1776

The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) saw British forces capture Canada from the French. The Treaty of Paris (1763) created a smaller Province of Quebec, isolating Canada's francophone population from the English-speaking colonial dependencies of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and the Thirteen Colonies. The Thirteen Colonies had a population of over 2.1 million in 1770, about a third that of Britain, although much of the population lived in the North, excluding Virginia, who had the highest population out of the colonies. Despite continued new arrivals, the rate of natural increase was such that only a small minority of Americans had been born overseas.

American Revolution (1763–1789)[]

The American Revolution was the first successful war of independence by a non-European entity against a European power in modern history. By the 18th century, the American Enlightenment and political philosophies of liberalism were pervasive among leaders. Americans began to develop an ideology of "republicanism", asserting that government rested on the consent of the governed. The British insisted on administering the colonies through a Parliament that did not have a single representative responsible for any American constituency. In 1774, the First Continental Congress passed the Continental Association, which mandated a colonies-wide boycott of British goods.

Virginia something — Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown (John Trumbull, 1797)

The American Revolutionary War began the following year, catalyzed by events like the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party. The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which stated that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, and that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Slavery was legal in all of the American colonies during the British Colonial era, and "challenges to its moral legitimacy were rare". The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union established a decentralized government until 1789. In 1777, the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga resulted in the capture of a British army.

After the surrender of a second British army at the siege of Yorktown, Britain signed a peace treaty. American sovereignty became internationally recognized and the new nation took possession of substantial territory east of the Mississippi River. The Philadelphia Convention of 1787 led to the writing of the United States Constitution to replace the Confederation.

Southern usa sn — Political Map of the Southern Colonies

Antebellum (1789-1859)[]

Cotton became dominant in the lower South after 1800 due to the invention of the cotton gin. This led to an explosion of cotton cultivation, especially in the frontier uplands of Georgia, Alabama and other parts of the Deep South, as well as riverfront areas of the Mississippi Delta. Two major political issues that festered in the first half of the 19th century caused political alignment along sectional lines, strengthened the identities of North and South, and fed the arguments over states' rights that culminated in secession and the War for Southern Independence. One of these issues was the protective tariffs enacted to assist the growth of the manufacturing sector, primarily in the North. The second issue was slavery, primarily the question of whether slavery would be permitted in newly admitted states.

Slavery USA — There were just over 3.2 million slaves in the U.S. in 1850, about 14% of the total population.

Before the War, the number of immigrants arriving at Southern ports began to increase, with Hugenots, Orthodox Jews, Irish immigrants, Germans, and Germans all arriving. After the War, many German immigrants arrived in Texas, where they created the brewing industry, became grocers, and established wide areas of farming. New Orleans was the wealthiest city in the country in 1840 due to international trade and its large

Pig War, and War of Northern Aggression (1859-1863)[]

After the escalation of the issue of the San Huan Islands, a full blown war would begin, known as the Pig War. At first many Southerners wanted to ally with the British, but after American victories in the war, many would change sides. While America was believed to be winner of the war, this would change in 1860, as both sides would now enter a stalemate. With the Americans not being able to advance North, and the British not being able to advance South, a period of no fighting would begin.

Battle of Williamsburg sn — Battle of WIlliamsburg, one of the most important battles of the War of Northern Aggression

During the 1860 election, the south opposed the newly created political party, known as the Republican Party. And news media regularly spoke out against it. But when the results came, they were surprised to find out that Abraham Lincoln, the Republican Party's nominee had won the election.

The Confederacy was established in February 1861 by seven states (South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana) and expanded in May–July 1861 with Virginia, Arkansas, and North Carolina. After the fighting began in April, three additional states seceded and were admitted. Two states (Missouri and Kentucky) and three territories (New Rhineland, Houston, and the Indian Territory) were given seats in the Confederate Congress. Many Southern whites considered themselves more citizens of their state than of the Union and were prepared to fight for the independence of the larger nation. The first major action of the war was in July 1861 and was a Confederate victory, but the CS was unable to press the advantage.

Operatuion something sn — General Lee Chesapeake Plan. **Dark Red:** Captured cities **Yellow:** planned cities to be captured

The following spring, the Union's Army of the Potomac was dispatched to the Virginia Peninsula to move against the CSA capital of Richmond. McClellan was able to successfully push the Confederate army out of the Chesapeake Bay. After almost a year long siege, Richmond would nbe conquered forcing the CSA to move its capital to Montgomery, and pushing Confederate soldiers out of Virginia. Confederate General Robert E. Lee, with British support launched an ambitious invasion of the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay, in the fall of 1862, which ended in a success, capturing Philadelphia. France would then extend diplomatic recognition to the Confederate States. US President Edward Bates and CS President Jefferson Davis agreed to a ceasefire on December 3, 1862, and peace negotiations began January 7, 1863 in Richmond, Virginia.

Construction Period (1863-1870)[]

The Confederacy's focus changed from independence to establishing itself on the world stage following the Treaty of Richmond. Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin and Ambassador John Slidell were instrumental in reestablishing the cotton trade with Britain and France, and tobacco became the Confederacy's biggest export. Migrations between the newly established Confederacy and the United States created growth in urban cities along the border states. In 1864, the Confederate States launched an invasion of northern Mexico to aid France in securing their interests. In the Appalachian Mountains, border skirmishes between the citizens of the USA states of Kentucky and Virginia and the citizens of the CSA states of North Carolina and Tennessee were not uncommon throughout the 19th century.

Election of 1869 csa sn — Results of the 1869 Election

Many bordering feuds would begin during the later half of the 19th century, most famous include the Greene–Jones War, and the French–Eversole feud. In 1869, Vice President Alexander Stephens succeeded Jefferson Davis as President and changed the Confederacy's focus from international affairs to internal affairs. The natives leaving in the Indian Territory were given more rights, to reward the five civilized tribes for their alliance with the Confederacy during the war. During the latter half of Stephens' administration, the issue of slavery became once again in the forefront of politics, with Northern support for the cause still having a following, as seen in the election of 1873, and with the creation of the Southern Constitutionalists. In 1870, war heroes Thomas Jackson, Robert E. Lee emerged as strong leaders in the South for the cause of abolitionism.

Ai iamhe — General Robert E. Lee meeting with Stonewall Jackson 1870

Stonewall Jackson had been an owner of six slaves before 1868, freeing them that same year. The following year, he met with many abolitionist leaders, including Frederick Douglass, and pushed that slavery was an immoral practice and it needed to end in the Confederacy. James Longstreet joined "Jackson's Crusade" and used logical arguments for the ending of slavery instead of Jackson's moral ones. Longstreet argued that the South as a whole would be better if it removed the negro population from its shores, as they would be a cause of serious trouble in our attempts to hold them.

Golden Era (1870-1903)[]

The pro-slave movement in the early years of the Confederacy was led by President Stephens and many members of his administration and the congress who were wealth slave owners. Senator Albert G. Brown, who had joined Stephen's supporters shortly after his election, saw the practice of slavery as a right with a historical and biblical precedent. John Wilkes Booth, a highly trained stage actor, and a pro-slavery follower would regularly give speeches about slavery.

The election of 1873, saw the election of Andrew J. Hamilton, an anti-slavery politician. While he had aligned with the Democratic Party, who was pro-slavery, his administration would try to limit its expansion, such as with the ratification of the Second Amendment in 1875. After rising tensions with Mexico due to disputes since the 1860s, the Mexican-Confederate War (Springtime of Nations) would begin in 1874, ending as a Confederate victory, leading to the acquisition of Mexican territories above Sonora, and the annexations of Yucatan and Chiapas. This would bolster Hamilton's popularity allowing him to win the 1877 election.

The Election of 1881 saw famous military general Robert E. Lee, of the Democratic Party win, once again on an anti-slavery platform, and during his term, slavery would begin to die off, starting it being outlawed in Tennessee (Cumberland) in 1876, in Osage in 1877, and Arkansas in 1881. During Lee's first term, the third amendment would be passed, officially ending the practice of slavery in every state. While segregationist movements would continue, slavery itself would officially end in 1884.

As the 1885 election, kept creeping up closer, it was known that Lee would lose the election, seeing as he had ended what many believed that the Confederacy was founded on, but after the CSA would invade Central America, gaining Guatemala, Nicaragua, San Salvador, and Costa Rica, Lee would win the highest electoral vote, since Jefferson Davis in 1861.

The 19th century saw a decline for the Spanish Empire, with the Napoleonic invasion leading to the independence of a large part of the American colonies. The C.S. expanded economically by annexing territories, militarily by the Mexican–Confederate War, and receiving European immigrants. The main issue was Cuban independence, which the C.S. backed upon entering the Spanish–Confederate War to reports of concentration camps and yellow journalism exaggerating atrocities. President William Kellog sought a peaceful settlement with Spain on the issue of independence for Cuba, but after negotiations failed to buy the land, political pressures pushed him into a war that he had wished to avoid.

The Spanish government chose to wage a lost war rather than risk a revolution, opting for a "controlled demolition" to preserve the Restoration Regime. Both sides declared war, with neither having allies. The Spanish–Confederate War was a 7-week war fought in both the Caribbean, ending as a Confederate victory, with it gaining Cuba, and Puerto Rico, coming closer to what many called the Golden Circle.

First World War, aftermath, and rise of socialism (1903-1933)[]

The Confederacy would enter the First World War on the side of the Entente, seeing as they were allies with the British and French. While at the start of the war, they would have no major involvement, mostly sending troops, that would change when the United States would join the war, in 1904, on the side of the Quadruple Powers, introducing the war into the North American continent. While the U.S did struggle at first handling a two-sided war, they would be eventually able to halt the British and Confederates. Mexico would too join the war on the side of the Quadruple Powers, leading to the C.S.A to split its troops. The Battle of Fredericksburg would also see the first time that a Barrel(or Tank) was used in action. After the fall of Fenix, the C.S.A's Pacific coast would be conquered, this would finally culminate with the surrender of the Confederacy in early 1909.

Tank fani sn — First use of the Barrel, during battle

Following the war, the Confederacy would lose a ton of land, including its Pacific Coast, the Yucatan Peninsula, the Indian Territory, and Sonora. This would cause many confederates to abandon the Democratic Party, seeing as they won the 1905 election during the war. Following this embarrassing loss, the Democratic Party wouldn't win another election until Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965.

Harry S. Truman, president of the Confederate States from 1930-1934, under the socialist party

During this time the C.S.A would experience a huge dip in its economy, mass immigration out of the nation, massive riots and a rise in socialism, which was spreading across the globe at the time. This would lead to the only socialist candidate elected, Harry S. Truman in the 1929.

Huey Era (1933-1953)[]

Huey Long would be elected president in 1933, under the newly created Union Party, while he would be very popular among the country, seen during the 1941, 1945 and 1949 elections, many riots would also plague his first term, as many believed the election was filled with fraud, and that he bribed voters, and massive worker strikes, due to terrible working conditions and the rising socialism ideology.

Assassination attempt[]

In 1935, a new reconstruction period would begin following these strikes. 1935 is also noted with an assassination attempt made on him, on September 8th, in which Carl Weiss shot Long in the torso, he would be immediately rushed to a hospital, where he would make a recovery

Prospering 40s[]

Huey Long 1934-1950 — Huey Long, president of the C.S.A, from 1934-1950

In 1937, Long's new program "Share our Wealth" would be enacted, becoming massively popular, further stimulating the economy of the C.S.A, becoming greater than expected, pulling the C.S.A out of the Great Depression. The Share Our Wealth program called for massive federal spending, a wealth tax, and wealth redistribution. Further growing Long's popularity. Due to the success of the plan, Long would be re-elected president in 1937.

Long would try to keep the Confederate States out of the Second World War, keeping neutrality, although furthering negotiations with the U.S.. Meeting with U.S generals and President Roosevelt on many occasions. Leading to an increase of negotiations, with the U.S, treaties etc. During this time Fascism started to gain popularity, especially in the southeast, as seen in the 1941 election. Long, who was an avid anti-segregationist would try to pass many legislations to give Black people rights, but only three of these would pass. As many politicians didn't want equality, and an end to segregationism. While Jim Crow would still continue until the '60s and 70's, during Long's term it was pretty much outlawed in a majority of public places. This would make him extremely popular among people of color, as seen in the 1945 election. But just like in 1933, many, and especially anti-Long followers believed that the election as filled with fraud, as Long's administration might have blackmailed voters, or bribed them, after a two month investigation, no hard proof evidence was found.

For the final few years of Long's term, while his popularity would decrease, he still was extremely popular, and it helped as Long's policies had pretty much put the Confederacy out of the Depression, but Fascist and Communist riots and protests continued, and as more seats in the Senate, and House started to be filled with anti-Unionists, it was clear that Long wouldn't be re-elected for another term. While many, including Long himself thought that he wouldn't run in 1949, after being persuaded by many politicians, and other communities, he would win the 1949 election as well, becoming the only president in Confederate history to win five presidential terms.

On March 31, as Long had just started his fifth term, he would be assassinated by John J. Mangham, while visiting Montgomery, Hamilton. He would be sent to the nearest Hospital, but was announced dead on arrival. As news of his death spread across the country, a twelve day national mourning journey would begin, to send his body back to Louisiana.

Huey Long riding — Huey Long as seen moments before his assassination

Death of Long, start of the New Union[]

His Vice-President, S. Price Gilbert would take office, as the next president, continuing his policies, but he too would die on August 28, 1951. This time, the Speaker of the House became the next president, Pat Morris Neff, marking the only time that a a president served two non-consecutive terms. Although he too would die on January 20, 1952. Walter F. George, the President pro tempore of the Confederated States Senate, would become the next president, marking the only time that this has happened. Although seeing as almost noone had heard of him, that made his administration extremely unpopular.

Union period (1953-1963)[]

The Union Party, who was now ruled by Gerald L. K. Smith, Francis Townsend, and their followers, were under a Fascist type of government and policies. Seeing as during the last three years alone, there had been three presidents, and panic was now spreading across the nation, they found that this was the perfect time to take over, and begin their political agenda.

Starting on May 23, 1953, soldiers, and followers of the Union Party burst into the capital building, taking the president, and other politicians there hostages. Abolishing the senate, the House of Representatives, and national elections, and establishing the Union State of America. Charles Coughlin would then be declared Dictator.

During his term, major changes would be made, canceling most of Long's previous policies, almost halting trade and negotiations with the U.S, and opening trade with the Axis powers. He would be replaced then Francis Townsend, who was less of a fascist, but still continued most of Coughlin's political agenda. After the death of Townsend, Gerald L. K. Smith would become the next and last dictator of the Union State. Starting in 1961, major changes would be made, removing Long's policies, and introducing new ones. Re-establishing segregationsim in the state, and in 1962, canceling the "Share Our Wealth" plan. After suspicious deaths of many politicians, and local people, and after a rise in anti-segregationist movements, the United States, and Mexico would invade. Removing, Gerald L. K. Smith, who would later be killed, and re-establishing the previous government. Although, the nations of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica gained their independence.

Desegregation and further development (1963-2000)[]

After the removal of the Union Party, Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Secretary of War, would take over as acting president, until the next election. Which would be held in 1965, in which for the first time since 1905, the Democratic Party would win an election, under Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1968, the All Rights act would be passed, once and for all ending discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, which had plagued the Confederacy since its founding. Following this, the Confederacy's economy and population would begin to rise significantly, passing 50 Million in 1970, 65 Million in 1980, and 70 Million in 1990. Its economy began to rise massively, following a massive influx of people coming to the nation, this would be seen with new constructions in urban areas, such as the Atlanta Tower, the Hamilton Tower, and the Kellogg Nation Center in Houston.

Lyndon B. Johnson, president of the Confederacy from 1966 to 1974

A counterculture movement grew fueled by opposition to the Mittelafrika Colonial Wars, black nationalism, the recent Confederate Intervention and the sexual revolution. Although segregationism would still continue in by the start of the '70s, being prolonged by the election of George Wallace, by the mid '70s it had ended. Marking a pivotal moment in the Confederate History. In 1981, Jimmy Carter would become president, further increasing trade with the outside world, and opening negotiations with other countries.

Starting in the early 70s, Fascist ideologies began to die down, and by the 1990s, this was in full effect, culminating with the 90s Revolutions, which ended autocratic regimes in Europe, ending the First Cold War, as a Capitalist victory.

Contemporary Period (2000-present)[]

Following the collapse of Fascism, and the end of the First Cold War, the Confederacy would start rebuilding negotiations with France and the U.K, this would also mark the peak of CS-US relations. The Internet spread to international academic platforms and then to the public in the 1990s, greatly affecting the global economy, society, and culture. The 1990s saw the longest economic expansion in modern C.S. history, and the C.S. entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

On May 23, 2000, Neo-Fascist terrorists bombed the lower half of the Kellogg Nation Center, in Houston, killing over 1,000 people, with the U.S, and Mexico sending aid immediately.

In the United States, government policy designed to promote affordable housing, widespread failures in corporate and regulatory governance, and historically low interest rates set by the Federal Reserve led to the mid-2000s housing bubble, which culminated in the 2008 financial crisis. In 2009, Jesse Jackson was elected as president of the Confederate States, proving as a remarkable point in Confederate History. In 2017, the Organization of United Nations declared that the Second Cold War had begun, between the US, and the USSR, the C.S.A would side with the United States. On March 9, 2019, the first case of ADVID-18 was confirmed. Almost a year later January 9, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 in the Confederate States was confirmed. As of August 2020, the United States had over 2.9 million ADVID-18 cases, and almost 3 million COVID-19 cases, and over 180,000 deaths.

Politics, Government and Political Parties[]

The Confederate States are a federal presidential constitutional republic composed of 15 states. The government is divided into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial, whose powers are vested in the Congress, the president and the federal courts. These branches are further defined by acts of Congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court.

As of the last election, there were four major parties, the Democratic, Kellogg, Union, and the Communist Party. While this has stayed consistent, there have been elections, where only two parties won states, although by modern days, this has become rarer.

Constitution, and government[]

Under the constitution of the Confederate States, there are three federal branches:

Executive: The president of the Confederate States is the head of state and head of government of the Confederate States. He has executive power, including execution of law, appointing officers, concluding treaties with foreign powers, and grant reprieves and pardons. He is indirectly elected by the people through the Electoral College to a four-year term.
Legislative: Made up of the Senate and House of Representatives, the bicameral Congress. It makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government, similarly to the United States, with a few differences.
Judicial: The Upper Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the President with Senate approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional, just as the United States.

The lower house, the House of Representatives, has [...] voting members, each representing a congressional district for a two-year term. House seats are apportioned among the states by population. Each state then draws single-member districts to conform with the census apportionment.

The Senate has 26 members, with each state having two senators, elected at large to five-year terms. The President serves a four-year term, which has been kept since 1869. The President is not elected by direct vote, but by an indirect electoral college system in which the determining votes are apportioned to the states and the District of Columbia. The Upper Court has seven members, who serve for life, and are appointed by the sitting President when a vacancy becomes available.

Political Subdivisions[]

In the Confederate States, a "state" is a constituent political entity, of which there are currently 15. Each of these states holds jurisdiction over a geographic territory, divided into counties, and further divided into municipalities. The first state to leave the US, was South Carolina, followed by Mississippi. And eventually by, February 8th, the CSA would be formed, with Texas joining in March. Following the Pig War, the CSA, had five territories, New Rhineland, Indian Territory, Southern Missouri, Tennessee and Houston. While no modern territories exist, there have been many in the past, such as the Colorado, California and Arizona.

States, unlike C.S. territories, possess a number of powers and rights under the Confederate States Constitution. States and their citizens are represented in the Confederate States Congress, a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Each state is also entitled to select a number of electors (equal to the total number of representatives and senators from that state) to vote in the Electoral College, the body that directly elects the President of the Confederate States. Additionally, each state has the opportunity to ratify constitutional amendments, and, with the consent of Congress, two or more states may enter into interstate compacts with one another.

Former States, or states which are now part of the United States include: Virginia, and Osage. While former states which are now part of Mexico include, Arizona, Sonora, Yucatan, and Hubbard, while Guatemala, Chiapas, Honduras, Ganda are now independent states.

CSStatesMapSoN — States of the Confederate States

Honduras

Arkansas

Louisiana

Hamilton

Mississippi

Georgia

South Carolina

North Carolina

Cuba

Cumberland

Puerto Rico

Texas

Florida

State	Population	Area (sq mi)	Area (km²)	Capital	Largest city	Ratification or Admission
Arkansas (AR)	3,045,637	53,179	137,733	Little Rock		May 18, 1861
Cuba (CU)	15,043,836	42,803	110,860	Havana		Jul 31, 1937
Cumberland (CL)	3,387,131	21,470	55,608	Memphis		June 3, 1868
Florida (FL)	21,756,923	60,055	155,543	St. Augustine	Jacksonville	Apr 22, 1861
Georgia (GA)	10,711,908	59,425	153,910	Atlanta		Mar 16, 1861
Hamilton (HA)	3,854,049	60,252	156,054	Montgomery	Tallahassee	March 13, 1861
Honduras (HS)	8,654,542	34,572	89,543	San Pedro Sula	La Ceiba	Sep 10, 1891
Louisiana (LA)	4,356,083	47,858	123,954	Baton Rouge	New Orleans	Mar 21, 1861
Mississippi (MS)	3,748,042	37,414	96,904	Birmingham	Tupelo	March 29, 1861
North Carolina (NC)	10,439,388	53,819	139,390	Raleigh	Charlotte	May 20, 1861
Puerto Rico (PR)	4,578,973	3,425	9,104	San Juan		Jan 29, 1932
South Carolina (SC)	5,124,712	32,020	82,931	Charleston		April 3, 1861
Texas (TX)	30,001,983	241,835	626,351	Houston	Austin	March 23, 1861

Economy[]

From the 1860s up until the 1880s, the main force of the Confederate States economy was Slavery, but by the 1880s, this had started to fall out of favor, especially from the outside World, as even Brazil would end practice of slavery in 1887. Starting from then, the CSA would start trying to industrialize, like its northern counterpart, but also expand its economy to other regions. By the modern day, the economy of the modern Confederate States of America has grown significantly since the end of the Union State. This includes a growth in the service economy, manufacturing base, high technology industries, and the financial sector. Texas in particular has seen a growth in its energy industry. While tourism had been growing since the 1920s taking a dip in the Great Depression, and almost completely banned during the Union State era, starting in the 1960s and '70s, the tourism industry has been growing rapidly, with it now making up almost 10% of the GDP.

CSA-T71-$1-1864 — The C.S. dollar is one of the most used currencies in the Americas.

Numerous automobile production plants have been brought to or re-established in the nation. The Texas Medical Center in Houston has achieved international recognition in education, research, and patient care. Many worldwide corporations are headquartered in the Confederacy. And as of today it has the third biggest economy by GDP (nominal), at over six trillion US dollars.

Religion[]

Christianity, and much less Protestantism dominates the continental Confederate States, with several Protestant denominations such as Evangelicals, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians and Anglicans. In the southern insular states of Cuba, Coahuila, and Chihuahua and Puerto Rico, Roman Catholicism is predominant due to Spanish heritage. During the fascist times, the Union States encouraged atheism, and enforced it heavily, with only specific areas being able to practice it. Eventually Christianity came back after the fall of Union State, rising steadily and now almost 97.45% of the population is Christian, with Protestantism coming in first, and Catholicism in second.

Sports[]

Confederate Football[]

While not as popular as American Football, nonetheless Confederate Football is the most played, and watched sport in the Confederacy. It was created during the 1890s, and 1900s during a time in which anti-American sentiment was growing. Trying to distance themselves from the U.S. a new form of the sport was created. Differences include a smaller field with less players, and less points.

The nation has numerous college programs dedicated to the sport and is home to multiple college level conferences. The sport is also highly competitive and has a spectator following at the high school level, particularly in rural areas where high school football games often serve as prominent community gatherings.

Though not as popular on a wider basis as the collegiate game, the Confederacy is home to its own professional league for the sport, known as the Confederate States Football League (CSNFL). Formed in 1954 with only 4 teams, by now it has 16 teams.

Golf[]

While golf isn't played by most Confederates, it is still a popular recreational sport in most areas of the Confederacy. With the nations warm climate allowing it to host many professional tournaments and numerous destination golf resorts. With many known names such as Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, and Kathy Whitworth, being born there. The CSNGA (Confederate States National Golf Association) formed in 1999, as the sports professional league for the sport.

Soccer[]

In recent decades association football, known in the Confederacy as "soccer", has become a popular sport at youth and collegiate levels throughout the nation especially in Puerto Rico and Cuba. The game has been historically widespread throughout the Caribbean states, which contain many of the nation's most successful college soccer programs.

Opening day coverage from Week 1 of the NFL Season — Confederate football is the most popular sport in the Confederate States.

The establishment of the Confederate Soccer League in 1996, has led to professional soccer clubs in the cities of Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Charleston, Charlotte, Dallas, Havana, Houston etc...

International sports[]

Seven Olympic Games have taken place in the Confederate States. The 1903 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, were the first-ever Olympic Games held outside of Europe. The Olympic Games will be held in the C.S.A for a tenth time when Houston hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics.

In soccer (football), the men's national soccer team qualified for ten World Cups, while the women's national team has won the FIFA Women's World Cup and Olympic soccer tournament twice times each. The Confederate States has held the FIFA World Cup four times, in 1967, 1985, 2005 and 2017. It is also expected that they will host the 2029 FIFA World Cup with the US, and Canada.