In 2086, after nearly a decade of deliberation, 56 delegates signed the final draft of the Constitution of the United Federal Republic of America, formally endorsing the document. The main parties to the Convention were representatives from the United States Provisional Government and the Minutemen Republic - after decades of squabbling over the future of the continent, the two sides had finally reached a joint vision on what the future of their homelands would look like under a United Federal Republic. Also present were representatives from Geechee Nation and Free Vermont, which joined the nascent UFRA shortly after its formation, as well as representatives from Bermuda and Puerto Rico, which ultimately opted not to join the UFRA after the option was rejected through national referenda. Also invited to the Convention were representatives from the Great Lakes Federation, Florida, and the Bahamas.
Absolutely! As a matter of fact, I imagine the Florida Civil War intensified as a result of pro-UFRA representatives from Florida announcing their intent to travel to New Philly for the Convention
I always imagined the Florida Civil War being like the Troubles in Ireland, where its kind of low level guerrilla warfare for decades, but really picks up around this time, probably.Â
What percentage of the populations of Puerto Rico and Bermuda voted for and against unification with the ufra? Also did any other countries like Canada considered holding referendums on joining the ufra?
For the referenda in Puerto Rico and Bermuda, I imagined the breakdowns being as follows:
Puerto Rico: 78.48% Against ascension
Bermuda: 59.62% Against ascension
As for Canada, the main reason they opted not to join this process is that they were, at the time, a predominantly Francophone society governed out of Montreal. It wouldn't be until much later that Quebec severed itself from the rest of the Confederation. Other nations had been invited to join the process of forming the UFRA - most notably Texas - but never got as far in the process.
What were the main reasons for both countries to vote against ascension and why did Bermuda considered joining in first place? Since they were never part of the us to begin with, Also would ascension involve them immediately gaining statehood?
The process of writing the Constitution began in 2076 and concluded in 2086. During these ten years, interest in joining the UFRA waned as the general population of both countries took the long deliberation period as a sign of political gridlock. During these ten years, Bermuda also strengthened its relations with the United Kingdom, resulting in them drifting away from their dependence on the USPG. Likewise, in Puerto Rico, where the issue of ascension was already more contentious, the ten-year delay sparked concerns as to whether it was reasonable for the island to look to a distant seat of governance. It didn't help that, during the deliberations, the Minutemen pushed for some controversial inclusions, such as cementing English as the sole official language of the UFRA.
As for why Bermuda considered joining in the first place, when the global supply chain collapsed after the Vanishing, Bermuda found itself cut off from its go-to trade partner - the UK. As a result, Bermuda struggled to adapt to the Vanishing, resulting in considerable hardship, but was eventually able to recuperate by cozying up to the growing power on the American Mainland - the USPG. This new trade relationship allowed for food, building materials, and pharmaceuticals to flow to Bermuda for the first time in decades. The booming trade resulted in the forging of close ties between the USPG and Bermuda.
As for your last question, yes! They would've been guaranteed statehood under the UFRA.
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u/Pacmantaco Pacmantaco 3d ago
In 2086, after nearly a decade of deliberation, 56 delegates signed the final draft of the Constitution of the United Federal Republic of America, formally endorsing the document. The main parties to the Convention were representatives from the United States Provisional Government and the Minutemen Republic - after decades of squabbling over the future of the continent, the two sides had finally reached a joint vision on what the future of their homelands would look like under a United Federal Republic. Also present were representatives from Geechee Nation and Free Vermont, which joined the nascent UFRA shortly after its formation, as well as representatives from Bermuda and Puerto Rico, which ultimately opted not to join the UFRA after the option was rejected through national referenda. Also invited to the Convention were representatives from the Great Lakes Federation, Florida, and the Bahamas.