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{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Midwest Separation Union}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:The Midwest Separation Union}} | ||
{{Infobox country | {{Infobox country | ||
|conventional_long_name = The Midwest Separation Union | | conventional_long_name = The Midwest Separation Union | ||
|image_flag = | | image_flag = Midwest Union Flag.png | ||
|alt_flag = | | alt_flag = Flag of the Midwest Union (1983-Present Day) | ||
|flag_border = | | flag_border = yes | ||
|image_coat = | | image_coat = <!-- placeholder --> | ||
|alt_coat = | | alt_coat = PLACEHOLDER | ||
|symbol_type = | | symbol_type = <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)--> | ||
|national_motto = | | national_motto = "Ope, sorry der." | ||
|englishmotto = | | englishmotto = "Oh, sorry." | ||
|national_anthem = | | national_anthem = "Lord Guide Your Loyal" | ||
|loctext = | | loctext = <!--text description of location of country--> | ||
|capital = | | capital = Chicago | ||
|largest_city = | | largest_city = Chicago | ||
|official_languages = English | | official_languages = [[Midwestern English|English]] | ||
|national_languages = English | | national_languages = English | ||
|regional_languages = Spanish, | | regional_languages = Spanish, German | ||
|government_type = | '''Endorsed Languages | ||
|leader_title1 = | German, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian | ||
|leader_title2 = | | endorsed_languages = German, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian | ||
|legislature = | | government_type = Federal presidential republic with figurehead system | ||
|passing_house = | | leader_title1 = People's Representative | ||
|billing_house = | | leader_title2 = People's Elect | ||
|sovereignty_type = | | legislature = People's Legislation | ||
|sovereignty_note = | | passing_house = Passing House | ||
|established_event1 = Declaration | | billing_house = Billing House | ||
|established_date1 = | | sovereignty_type = Independence from the United States | ||
|HDI = | | sovereignty_note = | ||
|currency = | | established_event1 = Declaration | ||
|currency_code = | | established_date1 = June 4, 1980 | ||
|time_zone = | | HDI = 0.950 | ||
|drives_on = | | currency = Soviet Dollar (Ruble) ($ or ₽, interchangeable in banking) | ||
|calling_code = | | currency_code = SUR | ||
|alt_map3 = | | time_zone = CST - EST | ||
|footnote_a = | | drives_on = right (unregulated in winters) | ||
|footnote_b = | | calling_code = +1 | ||
<!--......--> | | alt_map3 = <!--alt text for third map position--> | ||
|established_event3=Soviet Recognition|established_date3=June 5, 1980 | | footnote_a = <!--For any footnote <sup>a</sup> used above--> | ||
The Midwest | | footnote_b = <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above--> | ||
<!--......-->| established_event3 = Soviet Recognition | |||
| established_date3 = June 5, 1980 | |||
| leader_name2 = [[Aaron March]] | |||
| religion = Methodism | |||
| upper_house = Passing House | |||
| lower_house = Billing House | |||
| native_name = The Great Midwest Get Together | |||
| leader_name1 = [[Charlie Berens]] | |||
}} | |||
== Etymology == | The Midwest Separation Union (or Midwest Union), established 1979, is a [[wikipedia:Federation|Federation]] Presidential Republic with a Figurehead System 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 [[wikipedia:Warsaw_Pact#|Warsaw Pact]] member. The nation is known for its high value in heritage and culture, and is commonly described as a polyethnostate of Nordic, Central, and Eastern European Americans. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The "Midwest" header of the name refers back to the [[wikipedia:Midwestern_United_States|Midwest region]] of the United States | The "Midwest" header of the name refers back to the [[wikipedia:Midwestern_United_States|Midwest region]] of the United States | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
A year after the [[The Disputed States of America#Exile|United States' federal government's exile to the West Coast]], South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio all began conferences on February 1st regarding secession due to rising authoritarianism from the Emergency Capital. | |||
=== Warsaw Support and Secession === | |||
=== Anarchist Riots === | |||
=== 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 between 1980 and 1995. 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 == | ==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 [[The_Disputed_States_of_America| Dissolution of the United States]], but also a people's branch. Each state is given a judge in the judicial branch per | 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 [[The_Disputed_States_of_America| 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 == | ==Midwest-Soviet Relations== | ||
As early as Midwest independence movements began, the [[wikipedia:Soviet_Union|Soviet Union]] expressed interest and support to the groups, and began aid in | As early as Midwest independence movements began, the [[wikipedia:Soviet_Union|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 [[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 | 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. The first People's Elect, [[Jim Rhodes Post Dissolution of the United States|Jim Rhodes]], rebuked them with the argument if they refused to help them, they would find someone else, and not be states. | ||
== Military == | In 2000 the Soviet Union began aiding in design for the [[AKSZ-4|KAR-4]] | ||
=== Wisconsite-German Relations=== | |||
Most Midwestern ambassadors for Germany come from Germany due to high German fluency in the area. | |||
=== Midwestern Requests for Norwegian and Swedish Warsaw Membership === | |||
==Military == | |||
Main Article : [[Midwest Armed Forces]] | Main Article : [[Midwest Armed Forces]] | ||
The Midwest Armed forces are comprised into 3 main divisions. The [[Department of Civilian Defense (Midwest Union)|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 [[wikipedia:Great_Lakes|Great Lakes]] and anti-piracy, working in joint with the [[wikipedia:Royal_Canadian_Navy|Royal Canadian Navy]] at periods. | The Midwest Armed forces are comprised into 3 main divisions. The [[Department of Civilian Defense (Midwest Union)|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 [[wikipedia:Great_Lakes|Great Lakes]] and anti-piracy, working in joint with the [[wikipedia:Royal_Canadian_Navy|Royal Canadian Navy]] at periods. | ||
==Culture== | |||
=== Dialect === | |||
For further information, see [[Midwestern English]] | |||
===Religion=== | |||
The Midwest Union officially sanctions Methodism, while other prominent religious groups are Catholicism and other forms of Protestantism. <!-- focusing on obidience, other popular relgiions --> | |||
====National Anthem==== | |||
The MSU's national anthem, "Lord Guide Your Loyal", was written by multiple members of the [[wikipedia:United_Methodist_Church|First United Methodist Church]], [[wikipedia:Wisconsin_Evangelical_Lutheran_Synod|WELS]] and sanctioned [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bund_der_Evangelischen_Kirchen_in_der_DDR East German ministers]<ref>the linked article lacks an English translation</ref>, all of which churches were later absorbed into the Midwestern Methodist Church . The song was later adopted in the all Synods' hymnals, and printed in the first hymnal of the United Midwest-Slavic Church. | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:The_Midwest_Separation_Union}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:The_Midwest_Separation_Union}} | ||
[[Category:Divided States of America]] | [[Category:Divided States of America]] | ||
[[Category:Nations Formed by The Dissolutions of the United States]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:05, 29 October 2024
The Midwest Separation Union The Great Midwest Get Together | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: "Ope, sorry der." "Oh, sorry." | |
| Anthem: "Lord Guide Your Loyal" | |
| Capital and largest city | Chicago |
| Official languages | English |
| Recognised national languages | English |
| Recognised regional languages | Spanish, German
Endorsed Languages German, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian |
| Religion | Methodism |
| Government | Federal presidential republic with figurehead system |
• People's Representative | Charlie Berens |
• People's Elect | Aaron March |
| Legislature | People's Legislation |
| Passing House | |
| Billing House | |
| Independence from the United States | |
• Declaration | June 4, 1980 |
• Soviet Recognition | June 5, 1980 |
| HDI | 0.950 very high |
| Currency | Soviet Dollar (Ruble) ($ or ₽, interchangeable in banking) (SUR) |
| Time zone | CST - EST |
| Driving side | right (unregulated in winters) |
| Calling code | +1 |
The Midwest Separation Union (or Midwest Union), established 1979, is a Federation Presidential Republic with a Figurehead System 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. The nation is known for its high value in heritage and culture, and is commonly described as a polyethnostate of Nordic, Central, and Eastern European Americans.
Etymology
The "Midwest" header of the name refers back to the Midwest region of the United States
History
A year after the United States' federal government's exile to the West Coast, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio all began conferences on February 1st regarding secession due to rising authoritarianism from the Emergency Capital.
Warsaw Support and Secession
Anarchist Riots
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 between 1980 and 1995. 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. The first People's Elect, Jim Rhodes, rebuked them with the argument if they refused to help them, they would find someone else, and not be states.
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.
Midwestern Requests for Norwegian and Swedish Warsaw Membership
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
For further information, see Midwestern English
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[1], all of which churches were later absorbed into the Midwestern Methodist Church . The song was later adopted in the all Synods' hymnals, and printed in the first hymnal of the United Midwest-Slavic Church.
- ↑ the linked article lacks an English translation