The way I figure it, after the American Revolution, England starts going off the rails - at least in response to his remaining North American colony. He starts acting like the best/worst kind of yandere (think Russia-style) - crippling taxes, constant military presence - this time, he's bound and determined to keep at least ONE of the twins with him. By any means possible, up to an including tying him down and crippling his economy so he can't go anywhere.
Canada is pushed and pushed until...
He rebels.
And wins.
And he does it by himself. He doesn't accept offers of alliances from America or France or anyone else in Europe. He stands up to the full force of the British Empire and manages to win his own independence because he simple can't take it anymore.
No one really thought he could win. Not Canada. Not the nice one. But he does.
Interesting...but...how?
anonymous
August 22 2009, 01:59:34 UTC
...It sounds pretty cool. But it would definitely have to be an AU for Canada to win his independence by himself. Any filler would have to alter Canada's history to be able to pull it off. That, or his move for independence would have to happen a considerable amount of time after the American Revolution (maybe 30 to 50 years?, probably after industrialization)
Here are some points the filler may have to consider. Most of this is connected to what I know of the American Revolution, so if there's any I'm mistaken about, please correct me. I feel like a bitch writing this...1. America would not have won the Revolution without the help of France and Spain. Both provided the weapons, cannons, gunpowder, and more (including tactical help) to the Patriots. The victory at Yorktown was impossible without the French navy. To be able to win without an alliance of some kind would be immensely difficult and incredibly bloody
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Re: Interesting...but...how?
anonymous
August 22 2009, 02:55:25 UTC
I don't think you're putting the OP down because I, myself, was wondering, at the very least, how Canada could pull of a rebellion without alliances.
I mean, the idea is very interesting as long as those major factors aren't ignored.
That aside, you're just pointing out some faults and I think they are actually useful to know, especially for anyone interested in filling this request.
The British North American Revolution [1/6]
anonymous
August 24 2009, 03:17:32 UTC
It started soon after the American Revolution. Matthew had provided what support he could to his father, but he stayed away from the actual fighting. Arthur had seemed fine with that at first. By the end of the war, though, he’d grown furious at the French-Canadien population, who had remained indifferent about the revolution. They’d only gone against the American soldiers when they started looting their farms and trying to pay for supplies with useless paper money. Gleeful neutrality, Arthur called it. Matthew hadn’t practiced it, even going to fight against the American invasions of Canada (why trade one ruler for another?), but that didn’t satisfy Arthur
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The British North American Revolution [2/6]
anonymous
August 24 2009, 03:20:03 UTC
There was a military presence in Upper and Lower Canada, taxes that should’ve been removed long before, and French Catholics were told they had to swear an oath of allegiance to the Empire or lose their land. It was foolhardy. That was the British Empire’s fatal mistake. Many of the proud Canadiens refused. Some of the more educated even pointed out that the Acadians swore an oath and still were exiled. How could the Empire be trusted again? They negotiated and delayed the time to take the oath, giving excuses as the Acadians had
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The British North American Revolution [4/6]
anonymous
August 24 2009, 03:25:20 UTC
The refusal to let military ships land in Newfoundland continued. At the same time, some of the Newfies had gone elsewhere to purchase or trade for weapons of their own. It would not be nearly enough, and both Nessa and Matthew knew it. But, somehow, they had to make the point that they wanted their voices heard
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The British North American Revolution [5/6]
anonymous
August 24 2009, 03:29:44 UTC
Winter came in like a lion, the first snowfall Montreal saw a storm instead of a flurry. The city was the final Canadien stronghold left, and a hard winter would not help their situation. Thankfully, an ally arrived with the frost
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The British North American Revolution [6/6]
anonymous
August 24 2009, 03:31:30 UTC
It was late in autumn and Nessa, Anne, and Ross had gone back to their own lands to try and bring inspiration to their people. The rebellion was dying
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The British North American Revolution Notes
anonymous
August 24 2009, 04:17:16 UTC
I apologise for the quality, I've been working on this piece all day and while it turned out okay, I don't like it all that much. However, it isn't going to get much better than this. Note tiem
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The way I figure it, after the American Revolution, England starts going off the rails - at least in response to his remaining North American colony. He starts acting like the best/worst kind of yandere (think Russia-style) - crippling taxes, constant military presence - this time, he's bound and determined to keep at least ONE of the twins with him. By any means possible, up to an including tying him down and crippling his economy so he can't go anywhere.
Canada is pushed and pushed until...
He rebels.
And wins.
And he does it by himself. He doesn't accept offers of alliances from America or France or anyone else in Europe. He stands up to the full force of the British Empire and manages to win his own independence because he simple can't take it anymore.
No one really thought he could win. Not Canada. Not the nice one. But he does.
Bonus: General Winter.
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Here are some points the filler may have to consider. Most of this is connected to what I know of the American Revolution, so if there's any I'm mistaken about, please correct me. I feel like a bitch writing this...1. America would not have won the Revolution without the help of France and Spain. Both provided the weapons, cannons, gunpowder, and more (including tactical help) to the Patriots. The victory at Yorktown was impossible without the French navy. To be able to win without an alliance of some kind would be immensely difficult and incredibly bloody ( ... )
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I mean, the idea is very interesting as long as those major factors aren't ignored.
That aside, you're just pointing out some faults and I think they are actually useful to know, especially for anyone interested in filling this request.
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