1853 - The United States opens discussion with Spain about the purchase of Cuba. Both France and England are concerned about the possibility of an attack on Cuba by the United States.
Austrian Duke Franz Joseph I is assassinated by a Hungarian nationalist, starting the War of Hungarian Secession. Austria acted first, mobilizing both artillery and men.
With Countries focused on Hungary and Austria and Tzar Nicholas II becoming the enemy of the people, Russia invades the Ottoman empire, major powers turn a blind eye.
The Persian-Indian war flares up, Safi Khan (the Persian ambassador to the United Kingdom) is expelled from London and Great Britain declares war on Persia to protect their interests in the east. A garrison is rotated into Calcutta from other oversees colonies.
With Russia backing Persia, England backs the Ottoman Empire in the Ottoman-Russian war. A Persian Khan is killed by Afghans, there are rumours of war. Emperor Napoleon III is stabbed by a would be assassin, but not fatally.
A fever epidemic breaks out in New Orleans, killing over half the city's population before the year's end. Cholera breaks out in Constantinople, Russian troops inadvertently spread the disease back to their homeland, another outbreak of the disease ravages Copenhagen, both outbreaks kill off scores of citizens, but is defeated by October of that year.
1854- Various Northern politicians denounce southern politicians for their open acts of rebellion and issue warnings to them.
Louis Napoleon is threatened with assassination and revolution in Paris. Denmark has agreed with a supply deal to help Great Britain however they can without declaring war on any nation.
Austria issues demands on Turkey and threatens to open up a three way war, they also want to curb Russian influence, creating tension.
Persia strikes a deal with Afghanistan, their freedom for their cooperation in India. Finland prepares for battle fearing that they will be the next country to be invaded by Russia.
The Duke of Alba dies in a duel with the French Ambassador, his 10 year old son, Carlos becomes the new Duke. There is tensions between the two nations, but the King of Spain grants the ambassador a pardon, but declares hum Personne Non Gratia.
False accusations damage the reputation of the Duke Maximilian of Bavaria. Greek assaults on the Ottoman Empire are repelled. Pope Pius speaks out about the “Know-Nothing” movement causing them to lose a lot of popularity.
Russian troops transiting through Poland to return home, spread Cholera to the Polish people. Another instance of Cholera was found in St. Louis, MO, at it's peak, it was killing over 100 people per week, a similar case in Barbados kills more than 200 a day, leaving the island almost bare, the ongoing epidemic in Marseilles, France and Quebec City has dispersed. The San Francisco and The Arctic are lost in a hurricane, claiming about 200 lives apiece. A fire consumes the New York City municipal buildings as well as spreading to surrounding establishments. Mahometans expelled from Russia, Muslim pogroms persist in Moscow, an estimated 500 Muslims died, but the number is believed to be underestimated.
Anti-semeticism is stirred up in the American territories by a charismatic preacher. Several miles worth of buildings are destroyed in a conflagration in Peking. Slave Riots occur in Cincinnati as an abolition movement springs forth. Another set of Riots occur in Portosa, Spain.
1855 – With the death of Nicholas II, Alexander II was coronated as the new Tzar. His first challenge happened when Prince Constantine is killed by the Austrian Major Saltberg causing tension between the two nations. England moves to guarantee Austria, Russia decides to aid Hungary in their war against Austria.
Louis Napoleon visits Queen Victoria to discuss the possibilities of a Russian march on Vienna and the security of Europe, Napoleon then visited the Emperor of Austria in Vienna, he is turned back because of an early onset of a spinal disease. Threats to the life of the French Emperor prevents him from honouring the alliance between him and England.
The Cuban revolution begins as they seek to break off from Spain, they are supported by the United States. Popular outbreak in Greece, Ottoman troops also move to put down the revolt, sponsored by the Russians. Russia liberates Kurdistan and declares it a nation onto itself, it is only recognized by the Hungarians – themselves not recognized, and the Persians. Riots in Rome are put down after several people were executed without trial on suspicion of conspiracy of revolution.
Pierce manages to secure the Democratic primary against all odds, this sparks outrage and many rise up and torch the hotel the convention was at, Fremont wins it for the Republicans. The leader of the Greek uprisings General Kalgeri, is assassinated. The Holy See issues a statement of the superiority of the Pope to all earthly monarchs, much to the disliking of many of the kings and queens.
Cholera has again appeared in the British and Turkish coalition forces, but this time the amount of deaths were miraculously limited to just shy of 40, the only down side was that among their numbered was the general of the British army in that theatre of war. Yet unlucky were the citizens of San Francisco, which the disease claimed nearly 200 from their ranks, natives blamed with spreading disease. A scare happened in Naples, but it turned out to be an unrelated disease. Meanwhile in the Persian-Indian war, over 800 British troops are lost due to exposure or avalanche traversing the mountainous northern regions of the country. A fire in St, John's Newfoundland destroys over 200 homes.
1856 - Several impatient states rebel and militias flood into Kansas in order to gain interests in that territory, attempts to suppress the second American revolution have failed. Combatants in the European wars see if they can take sides or open up another theatre in fighting. A United States naval blockade is set up, and England sends warning to the States not to block the exports in the cotton trade in the south. The president of Honduras is driven out by a sudden revolution.
The Chief of the Sandwich Island tribes loses popularity and is murdered by his subjects. An ailing Louis Napoleon proposes peace between Britain/Ottomans and Russia, but neither side hears it.
Internal strife escalates in Spain over the loss of Cuba to the United States, it is undeclared which side of the war the new state is on. With direct support from Russia, Hungary gains an upper hand in their war, being able to invade Austria.
French agitators spark uprisings in Sardinia. Fremont wins the General Election to become president, but not by a landslide, the south remain fiercely loyal to the Democratic party as the Republicans are abolitionist. A would be assassin wounds the Queen of Spain. The Epidemic in New Orleans still is prevalent and strong, the town lay nearly deserted. A fire in Honduras amounts to about half a million dollars worth of damage. A serious set of riots occurred in Panama.
1857 – After taking Kashmir, Persian troops march on Delhi, the siege lasts a while, but the British defenders cave in, the Persians and the Afghans were aided from a very effective Cholera outbreak among the cramped in defenders. The British gather forces in Bombay to retake the city, the disease inadvertently spreads in that city from the ill that the British brought with them.
Labour stoppage in Australia, British lack troops to get them back to work. The tensions between the British and Northern Indians are put aside during the invasion as the Indians feared the Persian rule more than the British.
The small skirmishes in Kansas has spilled over state lines to become a full scale war. The Southern states finally come forward with their own constitution and secede wholesale, in response, the North finally puts forward an official declaration of war.
Persians slaughter Catholic missions causing worldwide outrage. Neri Kahn talks to Louis Napoleon about his people's action, Napoleon decides to grant forgiveness for his crime against the Catholics. The infant Prince Louis Napoleon is kidnapped, his whereabouts were never known, fingers were pointed at the Italians who the French occupy, or the British who were most upset about France not honouring their alliance.
Revolution breaks out in Naples, but once again is suppressed by the French who occupy the area. A mysterious disease appears in Chicago, killing a few hundred of the population, Catholic immigrants are blamed with spreading the disease.
The English release the HMS Leviathan, the largest ship on the water, the United Kingdom's Naval dominance remains unrivalled. Low rainfall causes fires throughout California, natives blamed for causing them. Princess Victoria marries Prince Fredrick of Prussia.
The Maine Prohibition Riots take place as the state tries to control the liquor intake, the population raised up and demanded availability of alcohol for all. With widespread defiance, the prohibition laws were impossible to enforce. Anti-Mormon riots take place in Birmingham AL.
1858 - Emperor Napoleon III assassinated by Orsini. Sparking a war with France against Italy and their alleged English supporters and their respective allies.
The Federal government condemns the genocide of natives in California, but are too busy with the current war to act, after just 8 years in the union, California threatens to pull out again citing Spaniard rights and lack of federal protection from natives.
Many Irish leaders threaten secession, the Duke of Newcastle is dispatched to deal with the hostilities peacefully. There is a revolution in Peru, the government went from dictatorship to dictatorship. Hostilities in the United States were about to calm down until the Gen. Scott Scandal occurred. Delhi is retaken by Indian forces without the help of the British, from this battle it is the sentiments of many Indians that they can survive without the British, and the republican movement was born.
A revolution leads to a regime change in Mexico, General Alvarez is executed and replaced by General Parcdi. Russians edge closer to Constantinople despite heavy losses. The epidemic in the southern states spreads to Vicksburg and Woodville, MS affecting the number of men available for battle. The epidemic of India which the British had unknowingly brought has spread from Delhi and Bombay to the Punjab regions, an estimated 11,451 people have died in the epidemic this year alone. Irish Separatist Riots occur in London, several rail lines are destroyed, militia fires on the crowds leaving about 200 dead.
1859 – The new regime in Peru invades Chile, in an attempt to spark a popular revolution. Not wanting to give up polygamy, the Mormons rebel in Utah. California follows suit after the alleged harsh treatment from the federal government.
The final few battles of the War of Southern Secession wrap up after General Lee was promoted to replace General Scott. Lee's next focus would be on reuniting the west. The United States closes their mission in Turkey out of fear for the safety of their diplomats, the action is seen as hostile to the Ottomans.
French forces are defeated and have to leave Naples. King Ferdinand II falls ill and does not recover, King Francis II is coronated after the death of Ferdinand II and continues the fight against the French. The Queen of Spain announces her pregnancy, however the child is stillborn and she dies in the process of childbirth. A conspiracy to assassinate Queen Victoria is uncovered and six Irishmen are hanged for treason.
The international community was outraged when orders were uncovered for the Occupying Russians to exterminate portions of the population of Constantinople, Queen Victoria declares that she will commit more troops, while her son-in-law King Fredrick of Prussia declares war on “any Russian unit within Ottoman borders”, as a diplomatic move.
Despite his unpopularity, Fremont remains the Republican presidential candidate, while Andrew Johnson is nominated in the Democratic primaries and Samuel Breckenridge heads the newly formed Southern Rights Party. Princess Victoria and Prince Fredrick Celebrate the birth of their firstborn son – Prince William.
1860 – The French return to Naples and besiege Gelata, where the King of Naples is residing. Austria proposes a joint mediation session with France where the Emperor of Austria will mediate the issue between France and Italy, and the France regency council will mediate an end to the Austrian-Hungarian war, both Italy and Hungary protest, seeing it as a conflict of interest. The besieged King of Naples abdicates in favour to the King of Sardinia, thus unifying the kingdom against France.
The Grand Duke of Tuscany leads an invading force into the French Colony of Morocco, he is assisted by Spanish Mercenaries.
Despite his unpopularity, incumbent president Fremont maintains his seat as the leader of the United States due to vote splitting by the other two parties. Small Pox is discovered in Columbia, SC and is declared an epidemic.
General Lee succeeds in capturing Sacramento, ending the War of California Secession, in the treaty, there is a clause that divides the state into North California and South California, which is what the people of California wanted in the first place. The Mother of Tzar Alexander II passes away peacefully. The French march on Rome, only to be turned away by defenders. Hungarians march closer to Vienna.
Maori Rebellion in New Zealand attempts to expel colonists, The Austrian-Hungarian war comes to an end and the treaty takes place in Moscow, because Budapest was damaged in the fighting. Hungary becomes a nation unto itself. Belgium pledges troops to assist in the Chinese Civil War. Parts of New Haven, CT go up in a fire, it claimed much of the main thoroughfare, meanwhile a fire in a St. Louis, CO factory claims the life of 200 workers, calls were made for greater fire protection laws and labour codes at both the state a federal levels, but they fell among deaf ears.
1861 – Retired General Scott of the United States is murdered. Another Russian assassination attempt is foiled. Lamenting all the ongoing wars, Pope Pius is frequently seen in sackcloth.
President Fremont gives the controversial order to raze the city of New Orleans, as more cases of Fever and Illness were spreading from the infested city. Later that year he will pay dearly for that decision as he, Vice President William L. Dayton and Secretary of State John McLean are all assassinated, leaving independent Nathaniel P. Banks as the President of the United States, in a political move, he created “The American Party” and invited all the moderates to cross the floor in order to create a cabinet comprising of former members of both parties.
France signs a commercial treaty with Belgium. The French amass 60,000 men for another push into Italy but they were repelled at Palermo, Italian troops go on the counter-offensive. The pretender to the throne of Naples and Sicily, King Francis II finally signs the agreement to his pension. 500 Irishmen serve as mercenaries to the French in their battle against England. The Chinese Civil War comes to an end with the rebels expelled from Shanghai and Peking, a message arrives to the Belgian troops en route and they are turned back to their motherland.
The Maoris of New Zealand burn several towns and villages and slaughter upwards to a thousand Europeans. Charleston, SC is turned ablaze and they lose much of their business area. Many of the inhabitants claim that Charleston was razed by the federal government, just as New Orleans was, and two years after restoring peace in the south, tensions flare up again.
Queen Victoria Mourns the loss of Prince Albert.
1862 – Instead of rebuilding New Orleans, President Banks continues with Fremont's plan and rebuilds the City of New Orleans further up the Mississippi Delta, the first shovels enter the ground on January 2nd, the new city is called St. Basil for two reasons, the groundbreaking was on his feast day, and he is the patron saint of health.
The War in India wraps up as a victory for India and Great Britain, the puppet states of Pakistan, East Pakistan and Kashmir are created as a buffer zone. General Lee retires from fighting to pursue a career in politics, General Beaucage takes over in his position, and finishes up the war against the Mormons.
The year of the Great Southern Drought, which saw 80-90% crop loss in both tobacco and cotton across all of the former Southern Brotherhood states, the drought also is in Bermuda who had to import most of her food in order sustain her populations.
The dry weather caused the cities of Mobile, Alabama and Mariana, Florida to catch on fire. Another, unrelated fire, broke out in Buffalo, NY, consuming roughly a quarter of the city before it was controlled. Southern preachers preach a new secession and a new attempt to form a New Republic, showing a startling lack of divide between church and state. Meanwhile in the northern state a new wave of revivals is occurring, lead by the young reverend from Rhode Island, Abraham Fennelson.
1863 - Queen Victoria assassinated by Irish separatists, some believe it is backed by the French or the Russians, killed along side her is Prince Edward, her heir apparent. With Princess Victoria in Prussia with her husband, Emperor Fredrick II, the crown is given to Prince Alfred through an act of parliament. British troops flow in to Ireland, they are met by both France and Russia who decided to ally against the nation.
Uprisings occur all over London as the Irish residents there seek independence. Robert E. Lee easily secures the Democratic nomination, while the Republican seat went to Johnson, President Banks remains with his American Party, the Southern Rights Party in an attempt to appeal to Northern voters changes their name to the “State Rights Party”.
1864 – Lee easily wins presidency as he is seen as a war hero by the north and as a democrat and southern supporter in the south, however, he loses his fanatic support when he signed the Acts of Appeasement allowing slavery to continue in the states. He describes America as being two nations in one country and in trying to please both, he would just make both sides upset. London Bridge as well as the tower bridge is burnt by the revolutionaries, the Fenian and British forces met at Kingston-upon-Thames for their climatic battle, it was one of the last surviving bridges, the French and Russian forces are quickly repelled, the Irish continue to fight, as they are fighting for their lives.
1865 – With their loss at Kingston-upon-Thames, the Republicans lose a lot of momentum in the war, their french support is sunk in a storm of Dodger’s Bank. The effort crumbles shortly thereafter. An epidemic of an unknown disease ravages Marseilles, France, dampening the war efforts. Meanwhile, the English and Italians march towards Paris. President Lee made it clear that he will stay out of foreign affairs. There are fears that the America would invade the Canadas, so the confederation process went underway. There was a stalemate with each province being unwilling to join. An enquiry was set up to overturn points of Lord Durham's report of 1840, in order to make the idea of union more palatable to the Quebecois and Acadians, many of whom returned to escape the Plague of New Orleans. This new report would be come to be known as the Derby report, which was sympathetic towards the French and Native inhabitants.
1866 - Tzar Alexander II is assassinated by People's Will, the regicides continue until the monarchy is abolished. Some believe that the attacks were British backed as retribution from the death of Queen Victoria just three years earlier. Eventually the terrorist group gets the better of the monarchy, the throne is abolished and a communist ragtime is set up. The first act of the new Russia is to back out of all of her current wars.
Karl Marx condemns the actions, but he and Fredreich Engels are thrown into prison. Marx dies of an infection during his stay. This decision will ignite socialists and communists across the globe for years to come. Engels is released, but in poor health.