Amrasia
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Federation of Amrasia | |
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Motto: "E Pluribus Unum" | |
Anthem: "Hail Amrasia"
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| Capital | Central City |
| Largest city | Atlanta Miami Gotham Tibery |
| Official languages | None |
| Recognised national languages | English |
| Ethnic groups | By race:
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| Demonym(s) | Amrasian |
| Government | Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic |
• President | Thomas Kaminski |
• Vice President | Darnell Smith |
• House Speaker | Adam Kent |
• Chief Justice | Harold Williams |
| Legislature | Congress |
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| House of Representatives | |
| Establishment | |
• Independence from England | August 4, 1774 |
| October 12, 2038 | |
• Federation Established | July 4, 2044 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,302,069.925 km2 (502,732.009 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2060 estimate | 183,265,200 |
• Density | 197/km2 (510.2/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2059 estimate |
• Total | $14.72 trillion |
• Per capita | $80,412 |
| HDI (2058) | 0.912 very high |
| Currency | Amrasian Dollar ($) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 to +12 (CST,MST, AST, MGTT and PETT) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet TLD | .aa |
The Federation of Amrasia or commonly known as Amrasia, is an intercontinental country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 20 states, a federal capital district (Central City) and 12 indigenous reservations. Outside the union of states, it asserts sovereignty over two major unincorporated island territories and various uninhabited islands. The country has the world's largest land area and exclusive economic zone. Amrasia is bordered by Cascadea and Aztlan to the west and south, and Acadia to the east. Amrasia is the only country bordering the Drakonite Territory, other than Russia.
The land of what today is Amrasia had a rich history that dates back to over 1,000 years ago. Paleo-Indians migrated from the Bering sea and established multiple civilizations throughout the North American territory, which, centuries later, would face colonization by the British, Spanish and French immigrants. The North American land faced sequence of conflicts and wars that led to the independence in 1774 as the United States of America, which lasted until the Grand Divide in 2038.
The Grand Divide that engulfed the entire globe resulted in the division of Earth geography, both natural and political. The tragedy divided lands and oceans, which subsequently divided countries into multiple parts. Amrasia is the direct result of the event, where the {{w[|United States}} broke up into four parts, all divided by an invisible wall.
Years after the tragedy, Amrasia has grown into a regional superpower, massing a large territory from southern North America to Alaska, and to North Asia. Amrasia operates as a presidential constitutional republic and liberal democracy with three distinct branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Its legislature consists of two chambers - the House of Representatives, which is population-based, and the Senate, which provides equal representation for each state. The nation prioritizes individual liberties, equality before the law, individualism, and limited government, allowing considerable autonomy to its states and territories.
Amrasia has held the position of the world's largest nominal GDP since approximately 2048, having quickly recovered from the tragedy. It boasts the highest wealth accumulation among nations and the greatest disposable household income per capita within the OECD. The country excels in economic competitiveness, productivity, innovation, human rights, and higher education, exerting significant cultural influence and wielding substantial hard power worldwide. Additionally, it holds membership in key international organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, NATO, and the UN Security Council.
Etymology
The name "Amrasia" is a combination from the name of the two continents where Amrasia is located in: Americas and Asia.
America itself is derived from the Latinized version of the name of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who proposed that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 constituted a distinct continent. The map "Universalis Cosmographia," published in 1507 by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller, prominently featured the label "America" for what is now South America. Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator later applied the term "America" to the entire Western Hemisphere on his world map in 1538.
Meanwhile, the term "Asia" finds its roots in the Ancient Greek word Ἀσία, as documented by Herodotus around 440 BCE, initially used to denote Anatolia or the Persian Empire, distinct from Greece and Egypt. Originally, it referred solely to the eastern shore of the Aegean Sea, known to the Hittites as Assuwa.
History
Indigenous peoples
The earliest inhabitants of North America migrated from Siberia through the Bering land bridge over 14,000 years ago, establishing settlements like Old Crow Flats and Bluefish Caves in Canada. These Paleo-Indian cultures, such as the Clovis culture in the southern regions, developed agriculture, settlements, and societal structures. Indigenous societies like the Algonquian peoples, Ancestral Puebloans, and the Iroquois formed diverse communities, with estimates of their pre-European population ranging from 200,000 to two million individuals.
European colonization had a significant impact on the Indigenous population, resulting in a decline of forty to eighty percent due to factors like disease, resource conflicts, and displacement. Despite initially peaceful interactions, relations evolved as European powers expanded their territories. Indigenous peoples, including First Nations and Métis, played crucial roles in early European settlements, notably during the North American fur trade, but faced dispossession of their lands through treaties and forced assimilation.
From the late 18th century, European Canadians implemented assimilation policies, including state-funded boarding schools and healthcare segregation. Similar trajectories unfolded in what would become the United States, leading to conflicts, displacement, and land loss for Indigenous populations. However, recent decades have seen reconciliation efforts gain momentum, exemplified by the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2008. This initiative aims to address past injustices, settle grievances, and tackle systemic issues like the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women, signaling a commitment to acknowledging and rectifying historical injustices.
European Colonization
European exploration of North America began with Norse explorer Leif Erikson's documented exploration of the east coast of Canada around 1000 AD, where a short-lived Norse encampment was established at L'Anse aux Meadows. However, further European exploration didn't occur until 1497, when John Cabot claimed Canada's Atlantic coast for England. French explorer Jacques Cartier explored the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in 1534 and established New France. Throughout the early 16th century, European mariners, influenced by Basque and Portuguese navigational techniques, established seasonal whaling and fishing outposts along the Atlantic coast.
In 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert founded St. John's, Newfoundland as the first English seasonal camp in North America. French explorer Samuel de Champlain established permanent settlements at Port Royal in 1605 and Quebec City in 1608. This period also saw the emergence of European settlements in the Thirteen Colonies, beginning with the Virginia Colony in 1607 and the Plymouth Colony in 1620.
As European settlers expanded into North America, they encountered conflicts with Native Americans, engaged in trade, and established policies aimed at assimilating Native Americans into European lifestyles. The colonies' distance from Europe fostered the development of self-governance, while religious movements like the First Great Awakening promoted religious liberty. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, colonial North America saw a series of wars and treaties, ultimately leading to British dominance over much of the continent after the Seven Years' War in 1763.
American Revolution and British North America
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After the French and Indian War, Britain tightened its grip on colonial affairs, sparking resistance. Grievances included the denial of colonial rights, prompting the First Continental Congress' colonial boycott in 1774. The ensuing Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 ignited the American Revolutionary War. The Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington commander-in-chief and drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, embodying values of liberty and sovereignty inspired by ancient and Enlightenment ideals.
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 established rights for First Nations and expanded Quebec's territory through the Quebec Act of 1774, preserving French language and law. However, these measures failed to pacify tensions and fueled anti-British sentiment, contributing to the outbreak of the American Revolution. The war concluded with the 1783 Treaty of Paris, recognizing the independence of the United States and triggering a significant out-migration of Loyalists to Canada, altering demographics significantly.
The Constitutional Act of 1791 divided Canada into French-speaking Lower Canada (later Quebec) and English-speaking Upper Canada (later Ontario), setting the stage for political reforms. The War of 1812 saw the Canadas as the main battleground, ending in 1815 with no boundary changes. Immigration surged, shaped by treaties like the Oregon Treaty in 1846. Meanwhile, the mid-19th century marked territorial expansion, immigration waves, and border negotiations, shaping North America's geopolitical landscape.
Expansions
In the late 18th century, American settlers embraced westward expansion, driven by manifest destiny. The 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the United States' territory, while tensions with Britain erupted into the War of 1812, ending in a stalemate. Spain ceded Florida in 1819, and the Missouri Compromise of 1820 attempted to address slavery disputes. The federal government's policies of Indian removal or assimilation culminated in the tragic Trail of Tears. Annexations followed, including the Republic of Texas in 1845 and the Mexican Cession after the Mexican–American War in 1848. The California Gold Rush of 1848–1849 triggered a migration surge to the Pacific coast, accompanied by conflicts with Native populations.
The British North America Act, 1867 established Canadian Confederation, with initial provinces including Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Further expansions led to the creation of the Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and the inclusion of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. The late 19th century saw the Klondike Gold Rush and the creation of the Yukon Territory. Canada sponsored the construction of railways, regulated settlement through the Dominion Lands Act, and asserted authority through the North-West Mounted Police. However, this period also witnessed the displacement of Indigenous peoples and the imposition of the Indian Act.
Civil War and Aftermath
During the colonial era, slavery persisted in the American colonies, although its moral legitimacy began to be seriously questioned during the American Revolution. Northern states enacted abolition laws, while the institution of slavery gained momentum in the South, particularly with inventions like the cotton gin, which increased its profitability for Southern elites. This sectional divide over slavery ultimately erupted into the American Civil War (1861–1865). Eleven slave states seceded to form the Confederate States of America, leading to armed conflict after the bombardment of Fort Sumter in April 1861. The Union's victory, marked by events like the Emancipation Proclamation and crucial battles such as Vicksburg and Gettysburg, ultimately led to the surrender of the Confederacy in 1865, ushering in the Reconstruction era.
Following the Civil War, a period of unprecedented immigration occurred from 1865 to 1917, with millions arriving in the United States, primarily from Europe. This influx reshaped the demographic landscape, particularly in urban centers like New York City, where large Jewish, Irish, Italian, and Central European communities formed. Concurrently, African Americans participated in the Great Migration, relocating from the rural South to urban areas in the North. The Compromise of 1877 effectively ended Reconstruction, allowing white supremacists to assert control over Southern politics. This period, known as the nadir of American race relations, witnessed heightened racism and the proliferation of discriminatory laws, upheld by Supreme Court decisions like Plessy v. Ferguson. Meanwhile, technological advancements and the exploitation of immigrant labor fueled rapid economic growth, positioning the United States as an industrial powerhouse. However, this era also saw rising economic inequality, social unrest, and the emergence of labor unions as advocates for reform, ultimately setting the stage for the Progressive Era.
Contemporary Era
Pro-American elements in Hawaii orchestrated the monarchy's overthrow, leading to the islands' annexation in 1898. Territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines were acquired after the Spanish–American War, while American Samoa was obtained in 1900. The U.S. Virgin Islands were purchased from Denmark in 1917. The United States played a significant role in World War I, aiding the Allies. Domestically, it granted nationwide women's suffrage in 1920 and enacted transformative New Deal policies to counter the impacts of the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
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During World War II, the U.S. shifted from neutrality to active participation, developing and deploying the first nuclear weapons. Post-war, it emerged as a global superpower, shaping the Cold War era alongside the Soviet Union. Domestically, economic growth, urbanization, and social changes occurred, with advances in technology like radio and television. The 1990s saw economic expansion and technological advancements but also challenges like the September 11 attacks and the Great Recession.
Meanwhile, Canada transitioned to an independent country in 1982, with a distinct identity marked by bilingualism and multiculturalism. It faced challenges like the Quebec sovereignty movement and crises such as the Air India Flight 182 bombing. Canada engaged in international conflicts and confronted its colonial past, including the discovery of Indigenous residential school gravesites, prompting efforts toward reconciliation and addressing historical injustices.
Grand Divide
The Grand Divide was a global event occured in 2038, resulted in drastic geographical, political and societal change as well as the emergence of Metal Knights and Inhumans (such as Dreads and Dopers). The event was initially trigered by the bombing of Antarctica by a mysterious group named Kallath who released the ancient Drakonian artifact, the Pillars of Hell. The artifact was located beneath the ice sheets of Antarctica, and it was activated by Kallath members to open the gate to their planet. The pillars are capable of creating a wormhole between multiple points, but due to the pillars already tampered by Knights of the Round Table, it created enormous walls instead.
Due to the failure of the artifact, the Kallath members decided to unleash their experiments instead, releasing the forbidden Space Dust, turning people into mindless Drakonians called the Dreads. As such, every government across the globe, including the government of both Canada and United States issued a national emergency and military draft to its citizens. The resistance lasted for almost three years before a joint operation between NATO and the United Nations launched Operation Gaia to defeat the Dreads and the Drakonites. The operation included the first-ever deployment of Prototype Alpha, a top-secret United Nations project that would be the Metal Knights in the future.
Almost ten Metal Knights, along with both the remaining armed forces members from the United States, Canda, Mexico and Brazil were tasked to enact the operation in The Americas. The operation was a failure; although Kallath members were arrested, most of the Dreads are still roaming freely and couldn't transform back into their original human state, ass well as the emergence of criminals who used the Space Dust as recreational drugs, creating Dopers.
Establishment
As the operation ended globally, the United States tried to reunite the reamining humans, but failed due to the existence of the Sky Wall, as well as political unrests against the government, for their inability to defend and help the Dreads. Later, North America was split into five territories: Texana, Cascadea, Acadia, Alaska and Lakota. Few territories such as Texana, Alaska, Lakota and Siberia in North Asia decided to unite as a single country, which resulted in the establishment of Amrasia. The independence was declared on July 7th, 2043 by four American metal knights: Wade Gilkeson, Erwin Özkan, Ben Eochaidh and Sephora Bilqiz.