United States of America Timeline: Ceibos, Tulips, & Revolution
Yɯԑted Staits գf Amerɛkǝ OTL equivalent: United States, without Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii, and parts of Canada | ||||||
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Motto: "Ǝsk ɯaht nƨt jZr kǝZɯtrԑ kԑɯ dZn fգr jZ, bգt nƨt jZ kԑɯ dZn fգr jZr kǝZɯtrԑ" "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" |
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Anthem: Glorɛ, Glorɛ fգr Amerɛkǝ "Glory, Glory for America" |
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Capital | Poagetown | |||||
Largest city | New York City | |||||
Official languages | Washingtonian | |||||
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Demonym(s) | American | |||||
Government | Federal representative semi-presidential republic | |||||
- | President | John Karl Fetterman | ||||
- | Prime Minister | John Bob Pitzker | ||||
- | President of the C.D. | John Carter | ||||
Legislature | Congress Chamber of Deputies Diet |
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Independence | from Great Britain | |||||
- | Declaration | October 4, 1780 | ||||
- | Confederation | June 27, 1781 | ||||
- | Recognized | September 3, 1789 | ||||
- | First Anglo-American War | May 9, 1813 | ||||
- | Scott-Pérez de Castro Treaty | August 8, 1840 | ||||
- | Current Constitution | January 29, 1888 | ||||
Area | ||||||
- | Total | 4,880,732.5 km2 (5th) 1,884,461 sq mi |
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Population | ||||||
- | 2023 estimate | 188,145,673 ▼ | ||||
- | census | 188,265,449 ▲ | ||||
GDP (PPP) | 2021 estimate | |||||
- | Total | ▲£3.945 trillion (13th) | ||||
- | Per capita | ▲£64,315 (19th) | ||||
GDP (nominal) | 2021 estimate | |||||
- | Total | ▲£3.393 trillion (7th) | ||||
- | Per capita | ▲£32,827 (33rd) | ||||
Gini (2020) | ▼ 48.9 medium |
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HELSI (2021) | ▲ 0.799 high 66th |
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Currency | United States dollar ($) (USD ) |
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Time zone | UTC−5, -6, −8 (EST, CST, WST) | |||||
Date formats | dd/mm/yyyy yyyy/mm/dd |
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Drives on the | Right | |||||
Internet TLD | .com, .us, .am | |||||
Calling code | +1 |
The United States of America (Washingtonian: Yɯԑted Staits գf Amerɛkǝ), commonly known as the United States (U.S.), is a country located in North America. It consists of fourty states, a federal district and ten Indigenous reservations. It borders Canada to its north, and Mexico to its south and west. It also has a maritime border with the United Kingdom and Cuba. It has a population over 188 Million, making it the second most populated state in North America, and the eighth most populated in the world. At under two million sq mi, its the sixth largest state in the world. The nation's capital is Poagetown and its main financial centre, and most populated city is New York.
Settlement in what is now the United States began around 12,000 years ago, when ancestors of indigenous people crossed the Bering land bridge. Beginning in 1607, British colonization led to the first settlement of the Fifteen Colonies, in what is now the United States, and Canada. Clashes with the British Crown over taxation, political representation and the growing anti-slavery movement back in Britain sparked the American Revolution, between thirteen states and the government, joining the wider American wars of independence. In 1789, the modern republic was established and recognized, embracing the Age of Enlightenment, with the first presidential elections being held in 1794.
The Purchase of Chitimaca in 1809, the Louisiana Acquisition in 1830, and the Scott-Pérez de Castro Treaty in 1840, following the Mexican-American War, were the three main territorial expansions in United States history. In 1813, the United States would go to war with Britain, due to the impressment of American sailors, and trade restrictions. However the war would end as a British victory leading to the U.S. losing territories in the North, this would partially lead to the end of the First American Republic, and the start of the Second American Republic, led by Zebulon Pike. In 1851, the U.S. would once again go to war with Britain, after ending in a draw, the war was followed by a period in which the United States was marked by a sense of national unity and optimism. Slavery would become more of an issue in the United States, as by 1882, the U.S. was the last state in the Americas to allow slavery, as well as the elections of pro slavery politicians would lead to the formation of the modern American states, also known as the Third American Republic, and the start of the American Civil War, in 1883, lasting five years until 1888, when slavery would be outlawed.
During the 1900s up until the 1930s, the United States experienced rapid industrialization, and economic development, becoming the world's fourth biggest economy by 1911. However, this would also lead to significant wealth inequality and an increase in gang rule and violence in numerous regions, particularly urban cities. This would result in more protests and uprisings, prompting the government to increase its crackdown efforts, this would be proven with Smedley Butler's coup in 1939, establishing an authoritarian state. After a decade, the United States would revert to its former state, yet some authoritarian principles would continue.
By 1945, it was the most industrialized state in the Americas, however it would enter a period of stagnation, and would begin to heavily align itself with Russia. The U.S. would also take part in the Cosmic Race, utilizing its technological and scientific progress to achieve firsts in space exploration, and notably becoming the first country to land an object on Venus. Following the decline of tensions between the Trans-Oceanic Security Pact, and the Moscow Bloc in the 1990s, the U.S. would begin to open up relations with other nations, and by the 2000s, it had become a great power and one of the most influential states in the Americas.
The United States is a regional and middle power that is an emerging power and a major ally of Russia. Categorized as a developing country with a high HELS Index, the United States is considered an advanced emerging economy. However, the country retains noticeable corruption, crime and social inequality, it ranks 7th in terms of nominal GDP, and 19th in terms of GDP per capita. The U.S. is the largest exporter of coal, oil, and natural gas. It is a founding member of the International Consortium, Association of American States, Global Economic Fund, and the Congress of Indigenous Rights.
Etymology[]
The phrase "United States of America" was first documented in a letter written by Stephen Moylan, a Continental Army aide to General George Washington, to Joseph Reed, Washington's aide-de-camp. Moylan expressed his desire to go to Spain for assistance in the Revolutionary War. The first known publication of the phrase was in an anonymous essay in The Virginia Gazette newspaper in April 1791. By June 1791, the name appeared in drafts of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union and the Declaration of Independence, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson.
History[]
Indigenous peoples[]

Cayuga Indian Village circa 1600.
The earliest settlers of North America migrated from Siberia across the Bering land bridge over 12,000 years ago; the emergence of the Clovis culture around 11,000 BC is considered to be the first widespread culture in the Americas. As time progressed, indigenous North American cultures became increasingly sophisticated, like the Mississippian culture, developing agriculture, architecture, and complex societies. Various indigenous peoples and cultures, such as the Algonquian peoples, Ancestral Puebloans, and the Iroquois, developed across what is now the United States.
European colonization[]
The first European nation to land in modern day United States was Spain, in 1513, under navigator Juan Ponce de León. Other nations including France, Sweden and the Netherlands would all conquer a part of the United States. Especially in the Mississippi valley, Pennsylvania and New York. However British colonization would start in 1607, with the Virginia Colony and Plymouth Colony in modern day New England. During colonization, conflicts with indigenous people were common, and it is believed that around 95% of the indigenous population was wiped out.

The Mayflower Compact signed on the Mayflower in 1620 set an early precedent for self-government and constitutionalism.
During the 1600s and as late as the 1890s, genocide, and ethnic cleansing were common. Many would convert to Christianity to avoid the latter, but to no due. When Spanish, French, Dutch, and English settlers gradually established colonies in North America from the 16th century onwards, they began to enslave indigenous people, using them as forced labour to help develop colonial economies. As indigenous peoples suffered massive population losses due to imported diseases, Europeans quickly turned to importing slaves from Africa, primarily to work on slave plantations that produced cash crops.
Late colonial period (1750-1779)[]

1750 Map of the 15 Colonies.
Starting in the 1750s, and the 1760s, the Fifteen Colonies underwent significant transformations that laid the groundwork for its eventual independence. The period began with the conclusion of the French and Indian War in 1763, which left Britain in a substantial amount of debt. In response, the Britain government sought to increase control over the Fifteen Colonies through measures such as the Proclamation of 1763 and the Stamp Act of 1765, leading to growing discontent among the colonists. This discontent culminated with the First Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia in 1774, successfully imposed a boycott on British goods. In return, in 1775, British troops were sent and successfully put down the attempted plot, in return a portion of the revolutionaries demands were allowed, but representation in congress still wasn't. It wouldn't be again until 1779, that another revolt would start.
Revolution and Independence (1779-1803)[]

Signing of the Articles of Confederation, in 1780.
On March fourth, 1779, revolutionaries clashed with British troops in Elizabeth Bay leading to the death of four people. Named the Elizabeth May Massacre, it would culminate with more clashes with the British, eventually culminating with the American Revolution. The Second Continental Congress was held on December four 1779, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the American Army, with Thomas Jefferson drafting the Articles of Confederation on October seventeenth 1780. Embracing the enlightenment philosophies and ideas.

Results of the first elections, held in 1794. Presidential on the left, and parliamentary on the right.
Following the British surrender at Allentown in 1787, American independence was officially acknowledged through the Treaty of London in 1789. This treaty granted the U.S. significant territorial expansion, stretching west to the Mississippi River, north to present-day Canada, and south to Spanish Florida. The Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1792, established an official government. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set the precedent for the country's territorial growth through the admission of new states rather than expanding existing ones. In response to the limitations of the Articles, the U.S. Constitution was crafted during the Third Colonial Convention and came into effect in 1789, instituting a federal system with four branches of government based on the principle of checks and balances. Thomas Paine became the first president under the Constitution, and the adoption of the Bill of Civil Liberties in 1791 addressed concerns about a more centralized government. Paine's resignations as President set a precedent for the peaceful transfer of power between opposing political parties, a tradition continued by Aaron Burr.
First and Second Republics (1803-1883)[]
Main articles: First American Republic Second American Republic

General Andrew Jackson during the Battle of Chitimacha.
At the start of the 18th century, many United States pioneers began to move west, into the Indian territories, believing it was their right. With the purchase of Chitimaca being a significant milestone. Clashes would begin with Britain over the impressment of American sailors, trade, and British support for Indigenous people, leading to the First Anglo-American War in 1813, after four years, the war would end as British victory, leading to the loss of northern territories, and the removal of the claim over Oregon County, it would also lead to loss of general Andrew Jackson during the Battle of Chitimacha.
Following the embarrassing loss during the war. General Zebulon Pike would lead a new movement to dissolve the current government, and establish a more centralised government. This would succeed, with his victory in the 1818 election, ending the First American Republic. With the signing of the 1819 Constitutional Deal, the Second American Republic would begin.

Map showing the free/slave status of U.S. states and territories expansion from 1790 to 1880.
This period witnessed significant milestones, in 1822 Louisiana would declare independence from Britain, with the U.S. sending support, beginning the Second Anglo-American War. Ending in 1828, as an American-Louisiano victory. The Louisiana Acquisition in 1830, which effectively doubled the territorial expanse of the United States. Issues with territorial disputes, and the illegal movement of American pioneers into Coahuila y Tejas would lead to the Mexican-American War in 1837, by 1840 the war would end with the signing of the Scott-Pérez de Castro Treaty, leading to the annexation of Texas. The transformative impact of the California Gold Rush of 1850-51, which triggered a massive influx of fortune seekers and settlers to the Pacific coast, ushered in a period of rapid growth and development, leading to the establishment of California, and the subsequent Paltry War.

Evolution of the Mexican-American, and Mexican War of Independence from 1837 to 1840.
By 1851 tensions with Britain had once again risen, over trade restrictions, the 1850 Yellowstone Incident, and the forceful removal from all American influence in Hawaii would lead to the Second Anglo-American War, but by three years the war would be concluded as a stalemate, by both sides. However in the United States it was felt as a victory, leading to a sense of optimism, and national unity. Generals such as Hiram Grant and Zachary Taylor would rise to prominence during this time.
Civil War (1883-1888)[]
Main article: United States Civil War
Since Britain would start to colonize the United States, slavery was always allowed. It wouldn't be until the American Revolution that it began to be questioned, but no affirmative action was taken. Thomas Jefferson originally wanted to put a condemnation of slavery in the Artiles of Confederation, but out of fear from losing southern support, it was removed. Tension would start to grow between The North, as more abolitionist laws were passed. However it wasn't a major issue due to Slave States outnumbering the Free States. It wouldn't be until the 1850s, that more attention was given to the slavery issue.

Progression of the Civil War, from 1883 to 1888.
Industrialization thrived in the North, spanning from Iowa to Massachusetts, as a robust rail and telegraph network interconnected the nation and expanded trade opportunities. The Northern United States attracted millions of European workers and farmers, while Southern planters relocated operations, including slaves, to the fertile cotton lands of the Southwest, especially after the invention of the cotton gin.

Inauguration of James Garfield, first president of the third republic from 1881-1895.
The Atlantic slave trade was abandoned in 1847, by the Benjamin Curtis Law. By 1869, it was the last state in the Americas to allow slavery, after Equador abolished it. This would lead to condemnation by many other developed nations. Following the elections of pro-slavery politicians since the 1860s, Northern resentment of the South would grow more. Eventually culminating in the secession of Massachusetts from the United States, on January 1st, 1883. By April, that had risen to thirteen states, leading to the formation of the Free American Republic, and the start of the American Civil War.

Meeting of Confederate generals in Poagetown, 1898, oil on canvas by Frederic Edwin Church.
The conflict escalated in April 1883 when F.A.R. attacked Gettysburg, destroying the United States army, with two more states seceding. In 1885, the North would score another major victory in 1885, at the Battle of Manassas leading to the capture of Kentucky. In 1887 Alfred Moore Waddell would be captured in Painesville, and in 1888, the United States would officially surrender. Slavery was finally abolished, with passing of many laws to secure the rights of African-Americans living in the south, as it would enter military occupation for five years, and later as Military Governates.
Post-Civil War era (1888-1898)[]
Starting in 1888, and ending in 1930, the United States experienced a significant surge in immigration, primarily from Europe, as the rise in industrialization would attract many, with almost 15 Million immigrants coming into the United States, primarily in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Odawa. However, this influx of immigrants stirred nativist sentiments among parts of the population, prompting the emergence of anti-immigrant factions and the enforcement of stringent immigration regulations targeting individuals outside the white and Protestant demographic.

From 1888-1930, 14.6 Million immigrants arrived in the United States, mostly from Europe.
Due to the rise of immigration, this era would witness a notable escalation in the prominence of white supremacy ideologies, fueled by apprehensions regarding racial and cultural dilution alongside fierce competition for employment opportunities and resources. Entities such as the Ku Klux Klan would gain momentum, employing violent and coercive tactics against African American and minority communities. These actions, bolstered by discriminatory legislation and societal norms, entrenched racial segregation and disparities across various facets of American society.

Immigrants arriving in New York City, during the great European immigration wave to the United States.
During this period American culture and identity underwent significant transformation. The immigration influx and westward expansion diversified experiences and perspectives, shaping the national narrative. Simultaneously, social reform movements surged, advocating for women's suffrage, labor rights, and other progressive causes. This period laid the groundwork for a more inclusive society, though still grappling with discrimination and inequality. This period would come to an end with the election of Stephen B. Elkins in 1900, beginning an era of progressivism.

The election of Stephen B. Elkins, in 1900, would mark the end of the Post-Civil War era, and the start of Industrialization.
Industrialization (1894-1931)[]
Main articles: Transition Period, and Wealth disparity in the United States
With the South lagging behind the rapidly industrialising North, and the continuation of the Transition Period, meant that by the 1890s, left-wing ideas had grown, leading to the election of Theodore Rosevelt in 1894. Efforts for modernisation, and development grew. The newly established industries, particularly in the North meant that the U.S. finally entered the Technological Explosion. Railroads expanded rapidly, connecting distant regions and facilitating the transportation of goods and people, thus fostering trade and economic growth.
However this meant that by the late 19th century, industrial titans had consolidated much of the wealth into a few influential individuals. The emergence of industrial giants such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller revolutionized various sectors, including steel and oil, respectively. Due to the rise of these innovative ideals and new competition, the country was propelled into an era of unprecedented economic expansion, albeit accompanied by widening wealth disparities and labor exploitation. The labor movement would gain momentum as workers organized strikes and unions to demand better wages, working conditions, and rights.

J. W. Weeks, twentieth president of the United States, from 1916-1930.
By the early 20th century, the United States had firmly established itself as an industrial powerhouse on the global stage, becoming the fourth biggest economy. Technological innovations, such as the assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford I, revolutionised manufacturing processes, leading to mass production and consumerism. Urbanization accelerated as people migrated from rural areas to cities in search of employment opportunities in factories and mills. However, industrialisation would also bring significant social unrest and environmental challenges, including overcrowding, pollution, and labor unrest, prompting calls for reform and regulation, culminating with the rise of violence in the 1930s and 40s. This period was also marked by two significant moments. The rise of populism, and the reemergence of the Democratic party.
Unrest and revolts (1931-1949)[]

Protestors at the Washington Monument in Poagetown.
Beginning in the 1920s, and exploding in the 1930s, civil unrest would begin to mount, fueled by the economic hardships during the Hard Times, and the growing wealth disparities between the rich and poor. Widespread unemployment, poverty, were common, leading to numerous protests, strikes, and riots across the country. From the Bonus Army March in 1932 to the labor conflicts of the late 1930s, tensions between the government and its citizens escalated as the populace demanded relief and reform. In response, the government increasingly resorted to heavy-handed tactics to suppress dissent, including the deployment of military forces and the passage of laws restricting civil liberties.

Army units marching in Poagetown, moments before the arrest of James Hamilton Lewis.
With the 1939 United States Coup, Smedley Butler would replace James Hamilton Lewis leading the government to gradually expanded its authority, curtailing freedoms and centralizing control. Emergency measures such as the suspension of habeas corpus and the expansion of surveillance powers became commonplace, as the state prioritized stability over individual rights. The onset of the Great War further entrenched this trend, as the government mobilized the nation's resources and stifled dissent in the name of national security. By 1942, the United States had transformed into a dictatorial state, with power concentrated in the hands of a few people, and civil liberties severely restricted. Although the election of David J. Eisenhower brought a semblance of normalcy, the legacy of authoritarian rule would persist.
Stagnation (1949-1996)[]
With the death of Smedley Butler in 1949, the authoritarian age in the U.S. would come to an end. Former Great War general Dwight D. Eisenhower would take power, beginning an era of restoration of the old government, winning the 1948 election. As the war had left the United States in debt and in an economic crisis; it would begin to align itself with the Russian Empire. Both nations would begin an increase in trade and business, with treaties such as the Friendship Treaty, culminating with the United States being one of the first members of the Moscow Bloc.

1968 United States parliamentary election results.

During the 1970s, the political parties would lean further left and right, as seen by the 1968 and 1972 elections.
But this increase in friendship with the Russian Empire, would lead to the already crippling alliance with Argentina to further deteriorate, as both nations were entering a period of hostilities, the early stages of the Great Game, which the U.S. would align and with Russia. By this time the issue of segregation and discrimination became more and more of a main-stream issue in the United States, culminating with the Civil liberties movement, in the 50s, and 60s. The elections of Everett McKinley Dirksen and James Allen Rhodes in 1959, and 1972 as pro-Civil liberties politicians, would lead to the signing of the Civil Liberties Decree, officially ending segregation in the U.S.

Impeachment of Spiro Agnew, in August 12, 1975, over the Second Indochina War.
The elections of Spiro Agnew in 1965, and Hamilton Fish IV in 1964 would mark a massive change in America, cementing the Radical Party as the conservative party, and the Republican party as the liberal party. During the 70s, U.N.A.N.C.B. or the United States of America National Cosmic Bureau, would be created, with the U.S. becoming the first nation to land an object on Venus in 1981, cementing its hold as an important player in the Cosmic Race. In 1985, prime minister Bronson La Follette would open relations with Argentina, marking the first time since the 1940s that the two nations had diplomatic ties.
Contemporary era[]

Jimmy Carter, during his inauguration, moments after the death of George W. Bush.
In 1995, two airplanes were successfully prevented from crashing into the Twin Towers, foiling the Bojinka Bombings. While not the main focus of the attack, the U.S. would send monetary aid to Argentina. The 1996 Crisis is considered as the start of the contemporary era. A dramatic decline in crime, advances in technology, would all furthen during the 90s. With the Global Network, the Card, and later the Telemechanic Revolution, advances in science, with the Bond Telescope operating since 1993; and medicine, with Radio surgery, and the Human Genome Project. During this time many sitcoms, TV shows, would appear, with Insomnia Cafe, and A True Story, becoming some of the most viewed as of today, and Blockbuster becoming one of the most successful companies of all time.
Government and politics[]
Main article: Politics of the United States
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John Karl Fetterman President (head of state) |
George Patacee Prime Minister (head of government) |

Diagram of how the United States government works.
With the 1950 Constitution, the United States is a federal, semi-presidential democratic republic, wherein the president is the head of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. Federal legislature is vested between three houses, the Chamber of Deputies, Congress and Diet. The Diet, and Deputies are elected through direct elections, every 4 and 5 years respectively, the ministers of congress, represent and are appointed by the governments of the 39 states. Its supreme legal document is represented by the constitution, in which the structure and responsibilities of the national federal government and its relationship with the individual states are stated. It is structured as a multi-party representative democracy, with the federal government composed of four branches:
- Executive: The president president of the United States is the head of state, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, and appoints cabinet members in the Legislative branch and the Judiciary branch. Since 2000, the president is voted into office every five years, by a direct popular vote. The President of the C.D. also serves as the acting deputy of the presidency, in case the president is immobile or unable to perform the duties of the office, without a snap election, they become the next president.
The other post in the executive branch is the prime minister of the United States. Third in line in order of succession; the prime minister is the head of government. Currently the position is held by George Patacee, having done so since 2021. The prime minister is elected every four years by the representatives. The post exercises executive power through the Cabinet.
- Legislative: The Chamber of Deputies, Congress, and Diet. These three, including the State Senates make up the branch.
The Chamber of Deputies, it is made up of five-hundred deputies, and the President of the Chamber of Deputies. The deputies have the power to declare war, approve treaties, and has the power of the purse and the power of impeachment of the president. They are elected every two years. The president of the Chamber resides over the deputies, second in line of succession, is elected every 30 years, or can be appointed by the president, if a 2/3 of deputies agree.
Congress, is made up from three branches. The ministers, president pro-tempore, and the Head of Congress. The ministers are elected every two years by the State Senates. The president pro-tempore is elected or appointed every 20 years, while the Head of Congress presides over the ministers and the president pro-tempore.
The Diet is newest branch created, doing so in 1956. It is made up of two positions. The members, and the president of the Diet. The members are elected every four years by a popular vote. While the president is elected every 30 years by the members. The president is the fourth in line of succession, and presides over the representatives.
- Judiciary: Made up from the Supreme Court, who in itself is made up from the Chief Justice, who is elected every twelve years by the ministers, or is appointed by the president (with a 3/5 majority of the ministers). The other main position are the Supreme Court Justices, of which there are fifteen total, elected every thirty years, or is appointed by the president (with a 2/3 majority of the deputies). The other main position in the state level are the State Courts, elected every twelve years by the governors and the voters.
- Electoral: The last branch of the United States, having four branches, and the only branch to have most of their positions in the state level. The Federal Council, made by the representatives, of which there are five hundred and seventy-eight. Governors, elected in every state every five years by a popular vote, and the Assembly, elected every three years. Made up from one legislator from every state.
Political subdivisions[]
The United States is a federation, made up of 39 states, and one federal district. The sovereign powers are shared between federal and state. States are further subdivided into counties, which are further subdivided into precincts. The are a total of 434 districts, represented in the Chamber of Deputies, of which 13 are urban cities.
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Cities | Ratification or admission |
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AL | Gadsden | Huntsville | Dec 14, 1819 | 2,485,249 | 50,020 | 129,551 | 8 |
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AR | Little Rock | Jun 15, 1836 | 1,967,818 | 75,351 | 195,158 | 8 | |
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OK | Muskogee, Cimarron | Nov 16, 1907 | 2,398,540 | 30,505 | 79,008 | 5 | |
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CT | Greenwich | Bridgeport | Mar 7, 1795 | 2,004,458 | 5,543 | 14,357 | 7 |
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DE | Dover | Wilmington | Oct 21, 1793 | 609,573 | 2,489 | 6,446 | 4 |
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FL | St. Augustine | Francis | Dec 30, 1847 | 11,383,242 | 48,825 | 126,456 | 25 |
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GA | Atlanta | Jan 1, 1794 | 6,385,721 | 56,502 | 146,338 | 15 | |
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IL | Illinois City | Cavelier | Dec 3, 1818 | 7,889,475 | 59,127 | 153,138 | 23 |
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IA | Des Moines | Dec 28, 1846 | 2,995,367 | 63,029 | 163,244 | 9 | |
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KS | Topeka | Wichita | Jan 29, 1861 | 1,509,039 | 82,278 | 213,100 | 8 |
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KY | Sylvania City | Jun 1, 1795 | 1,908,454 | 40,408 | 104,656 | 9 | |
LA | Chitimacha | Apr 30, 1812 | 3,295,544 | 52,378 | 135,659 | 9 | ||
MD | Annapolis | Baltimore | Apr 28, 1794 | 1,540,655 | 12,406 | 32,131 | 9 | |
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MA | Boston | Dec 6, 1793 | 5,167,657 | 40,574 | 105,087 | 16 | |
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MI | Gary | Indiana | Dec 11, 1816 | 6,195,878 | 32,187 | 83,364 | 14 |
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MC | Lansing | Detroit | Jan 26, 1837 | Template:Right | 57,954 | 150,100 | 16 |
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MN | Saint Paul | Minneapolis | May 11, 1858 | Template:Right | 86,936 | 225,163 | 12 |
MS | Jackson | Dec 10, 1817 | Template:Right | 48,432 | 125,438 | 8 | ||
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MO | Jefferson City | Kansas City | Aug 10, 1821 | Template:Right | 69,707 | 180,540 | 10 |
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NH | Concord | Manchester | Jun 21, 1788 | 1,377,529 | 9,349 | 24,214 | 4 |
NT | Montpelier | Burlington | Mar 4, 1791 | Template:Right | 9,616 | 24,906 | 4 | |
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NJ | Trenton | Newark | Dec 18, 1787 | Template:Right | 8,723 | 22,591 | 14 |
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NY | Albany | New York City | Jul 26, 1788 | 19,718,684 | 54,555 | 141,297 | 41 |
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NC | Raleigh | Charlotte | Nov 21, 1789 | Template:Right | 53,819 | 139,391 | 14 |
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OH | Columbus | Mar 1, 1803 | Template:Right | 44,826 | 116,098 | 13 | |
OH | Columbus | Mar 1, 1803 | Template:Right | 44,826 | 116,098 | 18 | ||
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PA | Harrisburg | Philadelphia | Dec 12, 1787 | Template:Right | 46,054 | 119,280 | 4 |
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PA | Harrisburg | Philadelphia | Dec 12, 1787 | Template:Right | 46,054 | 119,280 | 25 |
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NE | Ogalalla | Omaha | Mar 1, 1867 | Template:Right | 77,348 | 200,330 | 6 |
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RI | Providence | May 29, 1790 | Template:Right | 1,545 | 4,001 | 5 | |
SC | Greenville | Charleston | May 23, 1788 | Template:Right | 27,042 | 70,038 | 9 | |
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SW | Garretsville | May 19, 1862 | Template:Right | 56,234 | 145,645 | 8 | |
TN | Nashville | Jun 1, 1796 | Template:Right | 42,144 | 109,153 | 11 | ||
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TX | Austin | Houston | Dec 29, 1845 | Template:Right | 268,596 | 695,662 | 45 |
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VA | Elizabeth Bay | Jan 31, 1794 | 9,171,481 | 63,770 | 165,164 | 22 | |
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WI | Madison | Milwaukee | May 29, 1848 | Template:Right | 65,496 | 169,635 | 10 |
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WI | Madison | Milwaukee | May 29, 1848 | Template:Right | 65,496 | 169,635 | 12 |
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YA | Wahpeton | Sioux Falls | Mar 4, 1902 | 518,037 | 92,108 | 238,559 | 5 |
MS | Jackson | Dec 10, 1817 | Template:Right | 48,432 | 125,438 | 7 | ||
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YL | Crabtown | Mar 21, 1902 | Template:Right | 81,126 | 210,115 | 1 |
Indigenous policies and entities[]
Political Parties[]

Results from the 2024 election
(Official results won't be confirmed until December 20).
The U.S. Constitution does not mention political parties, but they emerged independently in the 18th century with the Federalist and Anti-Federalist factions. Since then, the United States has functioned as a de facto two-party system, though the dominant parties have changed over time. Today, the Republican Party, is generally viewed as more liberal, and the Radical Party, typically seen as more conservative, are the two main national parties.
Corruption, law and crime[]
Main article: Corruption, crime and social inequality in the United States
While not as much of an issue in the modern era, corruption is still rampant in America. Ranking one-hundred and seventh on the International Consortium's Worker's Information Commission. Russia has a long history of corruption, which is seen as a significant problem. It affects various sectors, including the economy, business, public administration, law enforcement, healthcare, education, and the military.
The United States has approximately ten thousand police agencies across local, state, and federal levels. Local police handle most enforcement, while state and federal agencies manage broader or specialized tasks. State courts handle most trials, with federal courts addressing specific cases and appeals. Globally, the U.S. has the largest illegal arms trade market.
Without a unified justice system, nearly one million people were incarcerated in the U.S. as of 2023, across federal and state prisons, local jails, and juvenile facilities. The U.S. leads the world in prison population and has an incarceration rate of 405 per 100,000 people. Homicide rates are seven times higher than other wealthy countries, largely due to higher gun violence.
Military[]
Main article: United States Armed Forces
Demographics[]

U.S. Density map as per the 2021 census.
Language[]

The frontpage American Transmission Association on March 1, 2024, with the Washingtonian language and its English translation.
In the United States, while many languages are spoken, Washingtonian stands as the most commonly spoken and written tongue. Created in 1799, as a memorialisation for General George Washington, its official implementation was delayed until 1821. English is also standardised in various laws, and a few states have it ratified it as a second language. However, thirteen states have acknowledged local or indigenous languages alongside Washingtonian, including Sioux in Yankee, and Spanish in Texas. Notably, English is the most spoken language only in New Hampshire.
As per the 2021 referendum, approximately 144 million individuals out of the total U.S. population of 168 million exclusively spoke Washingtonian at home. Around 23 million individuals conversed in Spanish at home, marking it as the second most widely used language. Other languages spoken by over a million people at home include English (1.2 million).
Religion[]
Christianity is the predominant religion in the United States, with the Protestant Church being the largest denomination. The First Article in the Articles of Confederation guarantees freedom of religion, although it does not establish an official or state faith, Catholicism enjoys preferential treatment.

The map above shows plurality religious denomination by state as of 2011 census.
Protestantism
According to a 2018 poll conducted by Gallup Inc., approximately 79.5% of Americans identified as Christian, from which 52.9% identify as Protestant, and 40.7% as Catholic, while smaller percentages adhered to Agnosticism, Atheism, Evangelical Protestantism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, and other faiths such as Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism.
The United States boasts one of the largest Muslim communities and the tenth largest Jewish population in the world. The vast majority of Americans profess belief in a higher power or spiritual entity, participating in spiritual rituals such as prayer, and identifying themselves as religious or spiritual individuals. Predominantly located in the Southern United States, evangelical Protestantism holds considerable cultural influence, while areas like the Northwestern United States tend to lean towards secularism. Mormonism, originating from a Restorationist movement following the leadership of Brigham Young, maintains strongholds in the west, mostly due to the presidency of Joseph Smith.
Culture[]
Art and literature[]
Main articles: American literature

Four of the most influential Argentine writers. Top-left to bottom-right: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Chloe Anthony Wofford, and Samuel Clemens.
Colonial American writers, influenced by John Locke and Enlightenment philosophers, sparked a demand for anti-British literature with the rise of newspapers before and after the American Revolution. Led by Amos Bronson Alcott, the first major American philosophical movement would spring in the nineteenth-century, known as the American Renaissance, marked by writers like Walt Whitman and Katherine O'Flaherty, established a distinct literary tradition. Major movements included Naturalism, regionalism, and realism, with Samuel Clemens linked to the latter.
American modernist authors often rooted their work in specific regions and cultures, while the Harlem Renaissance celebrated black culture and challenged inequality. The Beat Generation rejected conformity in the 1950s, prioritizing the spoken word to address societal issues. Contemporary literature embraces pluralism, with language experimentation as a common thread.
Cinema[]
The aftermath of the Civil War, significantly influenced cinematic narratives, with the main themes being resilience, reconstruction, and national unity amidst division. This period witnessed a cinematic landscape characterized by narratives of reconciliation and identity exploration, mirroring the nation's arduous journey towards cohesion.

Broadway in New York City, is known as the epicenter of American theater and is home to numerous theaters.
Moreover, the start of industrialization in 1890s brought about rapid societal changes that intersected with the burgeoning film industry. As technological advancements accelerated, the allure of moving pictures captivated audiences, offering a means of entertainment amidst the era's rapid urbanization and industrial growth. Additionally, the geopolitical dynamics of the Great Game, particularly the alliance with Russia, introduced new complexities into American cinema. Themes of global politics, espionage, and ideological conflict, reflecting the evolving landscape of international relations on screen began to be used more.
See also[]
- Washingtonian language
- List of Nations
- American Civil War
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