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'''Endorsed Languages
'''Endorsed Languages
'''German, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
German, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
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The Midwest Cultural Revolution is the name for the many cultural movements based on Central, Nordic, and Eastern European heritage, including Oktoberfest, Sokol, and numerous Norwegian and Sweedish heritage groups. The declining German class offerings in highschool and college bounced back, along with German offerings in elementary school. The same went on to happen with all the other endorsed languages.  
The Midwest Cultural Revolution is the name for the many cultural movements based on Central, Nordic, and Eastern European heritage, including Oktoberfest, Sokol, and numerous Norwegian and Sweedish heritage groups. The declining German class offerings in highschool and college bounced back, along with German offerings in elementary school. The same went on to happen with all the other endorsed languages.  
==== Impact ====
==== Impact ====
From 1980 to 1990, Sokol membership increased by 400% and is still steadily increasing. From 1980 to 2000, bilingual literacy rates increased to about 20%, and 50% in the youth, attributed to the [[Young Age Connections Act]].
From 1980 to 1990, Sokol membership increased by 400% and is still steadily increasing. From 1980 to 2000, bilingual literacy rates increased to about 6%, and 12% in the youth, attributed to the [[Young Age Connections Act]].


==Government==
==Government==
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In 1981 the USSR began supplying the nation with specially designed [[AKSZ]]<nowiki/>s intended to fit in to common ammunition.
In 1981 the USSR began supplying the nation with specially designed [[AKSZ]]<nowiki/>s intended to fit in to common ammunition.
Throughout 1982 - 1985 the Midwest Union worked to transfer US Dollars to the Soviet Ruble, or as called in the Midwest, the Soviet Dollar, and on June 5th of that year the young nation joined the Warsaw Pact. The integration was met with backlash from the Western States, claiming that the Soviet Union was attempting to "destroy freedom itself" in the Midwest.
Throughout 1982 - 1985 the Midwest Union worked to transfer US Dollars to the Soviet Ruble, or as called in the Midwest, the Soviet Dollar, and on June 5th of that year the young nation joined the Warsaw Pact. The integration was met with backlash from the Western States, claiming that the Soviet Union was attempting to "destroy freedom itself" in the Midwest.


In 2000 the Soviet Union began aiding in design for the [[AKSZ-4|KAR-4]]
=== Wisconsite-German Relations===
=== Wisconsite-German Relations===
Most Midwestern ambassadors for Germany come from Germany due to high German fluency in the area.  
Most Midwestern ambassadors for Germany come from Germany due to high German fluency in the area.  
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=== Dialect ===
=== Dialect ===
Midwestern speech changes between states, compared to predissolution the states have a much more recognizable dialect. Vowels such as A and O are drawn out, the th- sound is very flat.
Midwestern speech changes between states, compared to predissolution, the country has a much more recognizable dialect. Vowels such as A and O are drawn out, the th- sound is very flat or replaced with a D or T.


I.E. "Three bags of chips." would be pronounced 'Tree baegs a' chips".
I.E. "Three bags of chips." would be pronounced 'Tree baegs a' chips".
"Hand me those pliers from over there." would be changed to "Hand me tem pliers over der won'tcha?"
==== Vocabulary ====
* ''boulevard'', a grassy [[wikipedia:median strip|median strip]]<ref name="Vaux" />
* ''berm, boulevard,'' or ''terrace'', a grassy [[wikipedia:road verge|road verge]]<ref name="Jøhndal" />
* ''bubbler'', a drinking fountain
* ''breezeway'' or ''skyway'', a hallway-bridge connecting two buildings<ref name="DARE">Cassidy, Frederic Gomes, and Joan Houston Hall (eds). (2002) ''Dictionary of American Regional English''. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.</ref>
* ''[[wikipedia:eh|eh]]?'', a [[wikipedia:question tag|question tag]] (particularly used in the northern sections of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan)
* ''[[wikipedia:frontage road|frontage road]]'', a service or access road<ref name="Vaux">Vaux, Bert, Scott A. Golder, Rebecca Starr, and Britt Bolen. (2000-2005) ''[http://www4.uwm.edu//FLL/linguistics/dialect/index.html The Dialect Survey]''. Survey and maps.</ref>
* ''[[wikipedia:hotdish|hotdish]]'', a simple entree (main) cooked in a single dish, like a [[wikipedia:casserole|casserole]]<ref>Mohr, Howard. (1987) ''[[wikipedia:How to Talk Minnesotan|How to Talk Minnesotan: A Visitor's Guide]]''. New York: Penguin.</ref>
* ''ope'', an [[wikipedia:onomatopoeia|onomatopoeia]] with variable meanings, including "excuse me" or "I'm sorry" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Lemke |first1=Daphne |title='Ope, sorry!' Where did Midwesterners get this onomatopoeia? Let's ask linguists |url=https://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/life/2020/05/04/ope-sorry-deeper-look-into-midwests-favorite-expression/3003713001/ |website=Oshkosh Northwestern |access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref>
* ''pop'' or ''soda pop'', a sweet carbonated soft drink<ref name="DARE" />
* ''parking ramp'', a multi-story parking structure<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brogan |first=Dylan |date=2021-09-06 |title=Garage versus ramp |url=https://isthmus.com/api/content/cc09cbde-0b6d-11ec-b64d-1244d5f7c7c6/ |access-date=2022-04-09 |website=Isthmus {{!}} Madison, Wisconsin |language=en-us}}</ref>
* ''rummage sale'', a yard or [[wikipedia:garage sale|garage sale]]<ref name="Vaux" />
* ''sliver'', a [[wikipedia:splinter|splinter]]<ref name="Jøhndal" />
* ''spendy'', expensive or high-priced<ref name="Jøhndal" />
* ''stocking cap'', a knit wool hat<ref name="Jøhndal" />
* ''supposably'' (for ''supposedly''), particularly in Wisconsin<ref name="Jøhndal" />
* ''troll'', a person from the [[wikipedia:Lower Peninsula of Michigan|Lower Peninsula of Michigan]]
* ''[[wikipedia:uff da|uff da]]'', a [[wikipedia:Scandinavia]]n exclamation or [[wikipedia:interjection|interjection]] used to express dismay, surprise, astonishment, exhaustion, or relief
* ''Yooper'', a person from the [[wikipedia:Upper Peninsula of Michigan|Upper Peninsula of Michigan]]<ref>{{cite news|last=Binder|first=David|date=14 September 1995|title=Upper Peninsula Journal: Yes, They're Yoopers, and Proud of it|newspaper=New York Times|page=A16|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/14/us/upper-peninsula-journal-yes-they-re-yoopers-and-proud-of-it.html}}</ref>
* ''won'tcha'' and ''don'tcha'', shortening of ''wouldn't you?'' and ''don't you?'' respectively.
* ''FIB'', "Fucking Illinois Bastard", derogatory term about people of the state of Illinois, mostly directed at poor drivers.
* ''kurwa'' or ''kurva'', adopted slang from joint Warsaw training, common among soldiers and bilingual students.


===Religion===
===Religion===

Latest revision as of 18:11, 27 June 2024

The Midwest Separation Union
The Great Midwest Get Together
Flag of the Midwest Union (1983-Present Day)
Flag
Motto: "Ope, sorry der."
"Oh, sorry."
Anthem: "Lord Guide Your Loyal"
Capital
and largest city
Chicago
Official languagesEnglish
Recognised national languagesEnglish
Recognised regional languagesSpanish, German

Endorsed Languages

German, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
Religion
Methodism
GovernmentFederal presidential republic with elective monarchy
• People's Representative
Charlie Berens
• People's Elect
Jim Rhodes
LegislaturePeople's Legislation
• Upper house
Passing House
• Lower house
Billing House
Independence from the United States
• Declaration
June 4, 1980
• Soviet Recognition
June 5, 1980
HDI0.950
very high
CurrencySoviet Dollar (Ruble) ($ or ₽, interchangeable in banking) (SUR)
Time zoneCST - EST
Driving sideright (unregulated in winters)
Calling code+1

The Midwest Separation Union (or Midwest Union), established 1979, is a Federation Presidential Republic with a Elective Monarchy comprised of predominantly the former Midwest region of the United States. Comprised of 9 states, Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The nation is a Warsaw Pact member.

Etymology

The "Midwest" header of the name refers back to the Midwest region of the United States

History

After the Dissolution of the United States and the federal government's exodus, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio all began conferences in the next year on February 1st regarding secession due to rising authoritarianism from the Emergency Capital.

The Midwest Cultural Revolution

The Midwest Cultural Revolution is the name for the many cultural movements based on Central, Nordic, and Eastern European heritage, including Oktoberfest, Sokol, and numerous Norwegian and Sweedish heritage groups. The declining German class offerings in highschool and college bounced back, along with German offerings in elementary school. The same went on to happen with all the other endorsed languages.

Impact

From 1980 to 1990, Sokol membership increased by 400% and is still steadily increasing. From 1980 to 2000, bilingual literacy rates increased to about 6%, and 12% in the youth, attributed to the Young Age Connections Act.

Government

The Midwest Union is a Federation Presidential Republic with a Elective Monarchy, having a legislative, executive and judicial branch like its sister nations birthed by the Dissolution of the United States, but also a people's branch. Each state is given a judge in the judicial branch per political party, and 1 elected representative per 500k population in the legislative branch's passing house and billing house. The People's Elect and People's Representative are elected in direct voting.

Midwest-Soviet Relations

As early as Midwest independence movements began, the Soviet Union expressed interest and support to the groups, and began aid in May of 1980. Early aid included SKS rifles, rations, and funding.

In 1981 the USSR began supplying the nation with specially designed AKSZs intended to fit in to common ammunition. Throughout 1982 - 1985 the Midwest Union worked to transfer US Dollars to the Soviet Ruble, or as called in the Midwest, the Soviet Dollar, and on June 5th of that year the young nation joined the Warsaw Pact. The integration was met with backlash from the Western States, claiming that the Soviet Union was attempting to "destroy freedom itself" in the Midwest.

In 2000 the Soviet Union began aiding in design for the KAR-4

Wisconsite-German Relations

Most Midwestern ambassadors for Germany come from Germany due to high German fluency in the area.

Military

Main Article : Midwest Armed Forces

The Midwest Armed forces are comprised into 3 main divisions. The Department of Civilian Defense focuses on internal security, policing, and counter-terrorism. The Midwest Army focuses on border security, and securing claimed territory. Within the Midwest Army includes the Midwest Army-Air Force, boasting squadrons of scouting, logistical plus escort, and even one squadron of strategic bombers plus escorts. The Midwest Navy is the smallest of the 3, focusing on security of the Great Lakes and anti-piracy, working in joint with the Royal Canadian Navy at periods.

Culture

Dialect

Midwestern speech changes between states, compared to predissolution, the country has a much more recognizable dialect. Vowels such as A and O are drawn out, the th- sound is very flat or replaced with a D or T.

I.E. "Three bags of chips." would be pronounced 'Tree baegs a' chips".

"Hand me those pliers from over there." would be changed to "Hand me tem pliers over der won'tcha?"

Vocabulary

  • boulevard, a grassy median strip[1]
  • berm, boulevard, or terrace, a grassy road verge[2]
  • bubbler, a drinking fountain
  • breezeway or skyway, a hallway-bridge connecting two buildings[3]
  • eh?, a question tag (particularly used in the northern sections of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan)
  • frontage road, a service or access road[1]
  • hotdish, a simple entree (main) cooked in a single dish, like a casserole[4]
  • ope, an onomatopoeia with variable meanings, including "excuse me" or "I'm sorry" [5]
  • pop or soda pop, a sweet carbonated soft drink[3]
  • parking ramp, a multi-story parking structure[6]
  • rummage sale, a yard or garage sale[1]
  • sliver, a splinter[2]
  • spendy, expensive or high-priced[2]
  • stocking cap, a knit wool hat[2]
  • supposably (for supposedly), particularly in Wisconsin[2]
  • troll, a person from the Lower Peninsula of Michigan
  • uff da, a wikipedia:Scandinavian exclamation or interjection used to express dismay, surprise, astonishment, exhaustion, or relief
  • Yooper, a person from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan[7]
  • won'tcha and don'tcha, shortening of wouldn't you? and don't you? respectively.
  • FIB, "Fucking Illinois Bastard", derogatory term about people of the state of Illinois, mostly directed at poor drivers.
  • kurwa or kurva, adopted slang from joint Warsaw training, common among soldiers and bilingual students.


Religion

The Midwest Union officially sanctions Methodism, while other prominent religious groups are Catholicism and other forms of Protestantism.

National Anthem

The MSU's national anthem, "Lord Guide Your Loyal", was written by multiple members of the First United Methodist Church, WELS and sanctioned East German ministers (the linked article lacks an English translation). The song was later adopted in the all Synods' hymnals, and printed in the first hymnal of the United Midwest-Slavic Church.

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Vaux, Bert, Scott A. Golder, Rebecca Starr, and Britt Bolen. (2000-2005) The Dialect Survey. Survey and maps.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Jøhndal
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cassidy, Frederic Gomes, and Joan Houston Hall (eds). (2002) Dictionary of American Regional English. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
  4. ↑ Mohr, Howard. (1987) How to Talk Minnesotan: A Visitor's Guide. New York: Penguin.
  5. ↑ Lemke, Daphne. "'Ope, sorry!' Where did Midwesterners get this onomatopoeia? Let's ask linguists". Oshkosh Northwestern. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Brogan, Dylan (2021-09-06). "Garage versus ramp". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  7. ↑ Binder, David (14 September 1995). "Upper Peninsula Journal: Yes, They're Yoopers, and Proud of it". New York Times. p. A16.
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