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  1. Redline Map

    Redline Map This thread will explore the reality of this map presented by the British when negotiating with the Americans at the 1783 Treaty of Paris. It will provide the alternate history to get to this point and the resulting century of American history after this treaty. The...
  2. Most important precedent set by George Washington

    What is the most important precedent set by George Washington as first POTUS? Was it only serving two terms? Was it retiring from national politics after his second term? Was it the peaceful transition to the second POTUS under Adams? Or is it something else?
  3. Makin Island question?

    Question: Could the US Marine raiders and navy subs plus additional reinforcements have captured and turned Makin Island into an air base in Aug of 1942? Could this be done and still have the operations on Guadalcanal go forward as well? The forces were 211 raiders against 71 Japanese. If the...
  4. The Art of the Deal - impact of treaties early in US hisotry

    Part 1 - John Adams Good morning Thomas, I hope that this house suits you well. For me, it has been a lonely, frustrating existence. But for you, I see the promise of a new day. Though we differ on political theory and politics, I truly wish you good fortune. ... what follows is a tradition...
  5. From 16 to 61

    Shot, while not heard around the world, definitely heard in Salem, MA February 1775, Salem, MA – A British force under command of Alexander Leslie was sent to Salem, MA to search for contraband artillery. The British were delayed by a standoff of Patriot militia led by Timothy Pickering on a...
  6. Lyon Comes East or One War at a Time

    Visions of War On the eve before his trip from Springfield to Washington to take the oath of office and become the sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln has a visionary dream. His dream is about another trip, a trip to a distant battlefield where he will commemorate the...
  7. Pearl Harbor not HQ of Pac fleet in '41

    How would the Pacific war be different if the USA still used San Diego as its HQ in '41? Pearl would see a build up of defences, but not the transfer of HQ and capital ships. The USA still places embargo on supplies for Japan. Japan still goes ahead with invasions of SE Asia and...
  8. Olympics with reduced national emphasis

    What would the effects (positive and negative) be if there was less of a national emphasis at the Olympics? There would be: No national anthems on the podiums for the medal ceremony No medal counts per country The possibility that teams of mixed nationalities could exist. Instead of making...
  9. Washington reshapes America

    Washington’s decision Sept. 15, 1778 After the initial disappointment to the set back to General Sullivan in Rhode Island, General Washington has had time to think of his next move. As campaigning for 1778 seems to be over, Washington is grateful that his army and the forces of the United...
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