Divided States of America



''Nobody knew how it happened. It just did. So quickly, almost causally, the old order fell. Washington, London, Moscow, Paris, Berlin, Beijing, Tokyo... they all lost their authority. The economy fell apart, alliances toppled, and the old governments were gone. Just like that. States, provinces, counties, oblasts... all independent. Their own nations now. Some rose up to carry on the legacy of the Old Order. Some united, creating new nations. The New Order rose from the ashes of the old. And yet.... so little had truly changed. The Internet, marvel of mankind's power, remained. Everything modern remained. Only countries had fallen. But the world was not at peace. Quickly, as the economy started to patch itself back together, wars broke out. New nationstates fought over land. They fought over resources. They fought over everything. Some continents more than others.''

''Europe and the Americas remained somewhat peaceful. Quickly, new alliances were brokered. New trade deals signed. Within a few years, the chaos had calmed. The almost comforting normality of the humdrum of politics returned. Elections were held. People bickered. And now? Now the future is uncertain. The New Order is unstable, it has no clear leader. Human history is a curious thing. It'll be up to a new generation of politicians, commanders, presidents, prime ministers, kings, and diplomats to make this new chapter in our history.''

Divided States of America is an alternate history scenario crated by LegoSteve55 (GrandMarshallSteve#8676 on discord). In this scenario, the world collapses in the mid 2000s, and new nations rise. Modern tech and the internet remain. This scenario is mainly centered on the former United States.

=Countries=

Federal Republic of Texas
A federal presidential constitutional republic, Texas was one of the first former US states to assert itself post-collapse. Moving its capital to Dallas, the young republic soon absorbed its neighbors Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana with the Fort Worth Treaty in 2009. One of the strongest powers in North America, Texas has a large military and is one of few countries to have nuclear weapons. It also has a large economy, helped by Houston, its largest city and a center of commerce for North America. It is also one of few nations in North America to have influence in the Caribbean, South America, and even Europe.

Texas is a two-party republic, with its main parties being the right-wing Constitution Party and the "big-tent" (mostly left-wing) Civic Unity Party. Since its founding, Texas has been governed by Constitution, holding a majority in Congress, the Presidency, and most states. The second and incumbent President is Gregory Wayne Abbott. Other parties exist, such as the libertarian Freedom Party, or democratic socialist Green Party, however, these parties are small, and seldom reach beyond state legislatures.

As nations go, Texas is very conservative, having banned abortion, recreational drugs, and same-sex marriage, while also modeling its own constitution on the old US Constitution. Texas has low income taxes, but property taxes can be quite high in some areas. The official religion of Texas is Christianity, with no official denomination or church.

Internationally, Texas is part of the Southern Block, and is allied to Dixie, the Midwest, Appalachia, Carolina, Alaska, the Rockies, Deseret, East Poland and Bavaria. Texas is an observer in the Atlantic Union and Caribbean League. Its currency is the Texan Dollar. Texas has a bicameral legislature, the National Congress. Its two chambers are the Senate and House of Representatives.

Texas is divided into 11 states, they are:

Federation of Dixie
A federal presidential constitutional republic with its capital in Atlanta, Dixie was the first interstate union post-collapse. A highly conservative, Southern Baptist nation, Dixie is one of the founding members of SoBlock and a major player in North American regional politics. Dixie is largely a two-party republic, with only two important parties, the right-wing National Christian Party and left-wing United Labor Party. The NCP nominates Dixie at every level, and has done so since the nation's founding.

Third parties have a tough time getting legal recognition, and as of 2027 only one has gained full recognition, the Southern Libertarian Party. Dixie has a large military, and has a large economy thanks to major economic centers such as Atlanta, Miami, and Mobile. Dixie has close relations with Texas, Carolina, Appalachia, the Midwest, and the Rockies. It is part of the Atlantic Union.

Its currency is the Dixie Dollar. The Federal Congress is the official legislature of Dixie. It is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and House of Deputies. Its fourth and incumbent President is Ron DeSantis of North Florida.

Unified Republic of Carolina
The Unified Republic of Carolina is a small federal presidential constitutional republic with its capital in Raleigh. Carolina was formed soon after the Collapse as a union of the states of South and North Carolina. Carolina is a very conservative nation, and is member of SoBlock and the Atlantic Union. Carolina is an odd country, with two primary administrative divisions, its Republics, North and South Carolina. Below that are counties. Each Republic is governed by a State President, while the country itself is governed by a popularly-elected President.

Presidents are elected for one six-year-term, while State Presidents are elected for four-year-terms, with no limit on re-election. The third and incumbent President is Mark Robinson of the National Liberty Party. Carolina is a multi-party republic, with three main parties: the conservative National Liberty Party, progressive Carolina People's Party, and big-tent Justice Party. Multiple smaller parties exist.

Its currency is the Carolina Dollar. It has a bicameral legislature, the National Assembly, with two chambers, the Senate and Chamber of Delegates.

Commonwealth of Appalachia
Appalachia is a federal republic with an executive presidency. With its capital in Richmond, Appalachia is an important regional power in North America, exerting influence over its neighbors. Appalachia, much like its fellow southern republics, is conservative, a member of both SoBlock and the Atlantic Union, and has a large military.

Appalachia has an odd political system. Its head of state and government is the President, who is elected by the legislature to a four-year term that is renewable once. Elections for the bicameral Federal Assembly are held every two years. The Assembly has two branches, the Senate and House of Delegates. The President has a lot of power, but can be impeached by the legislature or recalled by public opinion, which would force a special election. The fourth and current President is Glenn Youngkin of Virginia.

Appalachia is a multi-party republic. Its main parties are the conservative Unity Party, progressive Social Democratic Party, libertarian Justice & Freedom Party, and finally the pro-union big-tent People's Rally.

Union of the Midwest
At one time a federal presidential republic with its capital in Lincoln, the Midwest is currently under a popular military junta after the 2025 Election, in which the People's Front attempted to rig the election with the help of multiple officials in Congress. In the post electoral chaos, the nation almost fell to anarchy before the military stepped in. The Midwest is an observer of SoBlock and an ally of Texas and Dixie.

The Midwest, despite being under the National Restoration Front (NRF) since 2025, still has a legislature, the Congress of the Union. It is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and Chamber of Representatives. The current President is [insert name], formerly a general in the Midwestern Armed Forces. The Midwest has three primary political parties, the conservative, junta-supporting Patriot Rally, the classically liberal, junta-supporting Republic Alliance, and the anti-junta social democratic People's Front.

Despite the original outlawing of all anti-junta parties after the coup, this law was repealed in 2026.

Mid-Atlantic Federation
The Mid-Atlantic Federation is a federal parliamentary republic with its capital in Dover. Formed as a union of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware in 2009, the MAF is an important economic power and part of the Atlantic Union. It has close relations with New York and the Great Lakes.

The MAF has a bicameral legislature, the Congress of the Federation, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives. The MAF is governed by a Chancellor from the Parliament. The sixth and current Chancellor is Chris Coons of the Progress Party. Elections are held every two years for the Congress.

The MAF is a multi-party nation, its mean parties are the center-left Progress Party, center-right Liberal Conservative Party, socialist Peace Party, right-wing populist National Party, big-tent Law Party, and libertarian Democracy Front.

Republic of New York
The Republic of New York is a federal parliamentary republic with an executive presidency with its capital in Albany. A major economic power in North America, New York hosts the capital of the Atlantic Union and has a powerful military. It has cordial relations with New England, and is a close ally of Ontario, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Great Lakes.

New York has a unicameral legislature, the National Assembly. It is divided into two states, New York and New Jersey, and further divided into counties. The head of state and government is the President, who is elected by the Assembly every four years. The third and current President is Lee Zeldin of the Conservative Party.

New York is a multi-party system, with its two main parties being the center-left Liberal Party and center-right Conservative Party. Other parties include the left-wing Working Families Party, right-wing Federalist Party, minarchist Libertarian Party, and big-tent regionalist New Jersey Alliance Party.

Commonwealth of New England
The Commonwealth of New England is a federal semi-presidential parliamentary republic with its capital in Boston. Established in 2009, New England is a minor regional power in northeastern North America. It is an ally of the Maritimes and Quebec, while holding cordial and sometimes tense relations with New York.

New England has a unicameral legislature, the Assembly of the Commonwealth. Its head of state is the popularly-elected President, who is head of the executive branch and wields significant power. The head of government is the Prime Minister, who is elected by the Assembly. The third and current President is Chris Pappas of the Progressive Party, while the current Prime Minister is Sabina Matos of the Progressive Party.

New England is a multi-party republic, though it has two main parties, the center-right New England Conservatives and center-left New England Progressives. Other parties include the neoliberal Liberal Party, right-wing populist Popular Party, socialist People's Justice Party, eco-socialist Green Party, and agrarian Farmer and Labor Party.

In the Assembly, there are two main coalitions, the People's Front (right) and Coalition for the Future (left). The People's Front consists of the Conservatives and Populars, while the Coalition consists of the Progressives, Liberals, People's Justice, Greens, and FLP.

Federal Republic of the Rockies
The Federal Republic of the Rockies is a federal presidential constitutional republic with its capital in Bismarck. Established in 2007, The Rockies is a close ally of Texas and the Midwest, and is a minor regional power.

The Rockies has a bicameral legislature, the National Congress. Its chambers are the Senate and House of Deputies. The Rockies is governed by a popularly-elected President who serves a four-year term and can be re-elected once. The fourth and current President is Brad Little of the Liberty Rally.

In the Rockies, there are three main parties, the right-wing populist Liberty Rally, the centrist, fiscally liberal Liberal Patriots, and left-wing populist The Left. Minor parties include the christian democratic Family Force, libertarian Free Democratic Party, and ecologist Green Alliance.

Union of Cascadia
The Union of Cascadia is a unitary parliamentary republic with its capital in Olympia. Established in 2009, Cascadia is an ally of British Columbia and a minor regional power in the Pacific coast. It is part of the Pacific Alliance.

Cascadia has a unicameral legislature, the Assembly of the Union. It is governed by a Prime Minister elected by the legislature, who also serves as leader of his or her party. The Prime Minister does not have a set term limit, instead he is elected every three years along with the Assembly. The fifth and current Prime Minister is James Manning Jr. of the Social Democratic Party.

Cascadia's political parties include the progressive Social Democratic Party, moderate left The Liberals, center-right Conservative Union, centrist National Coalition, democratic socialist Green Progressives, and pro-Rockies secessionist Join the Rockies Now!

California Republic
The California Republic is a federal parliamentary republic with an executive presidency with its capital in Sacramento. Established in 2005, California is a major power in North America, together with its main rival, Texas. It is a major Pacific trading power, and the head of the Pacific Alliance. It holds influence over the Pacific, and as far as Oceania.

California has a bicameral legislature, the National Parliament, its chambers being the Senate and Chamber of Delegates. Its head of government is a President who is elected by the legislature every four years in each election. The sixth and current President is Alex Padilla of the People's Democratic Party.

California has four main political parties: the progressive People's Democratic Party, conservative National Union, democratic socialist Peace Party, and libertarian Liberty and Freedom Party. The National Union Party itself is a coalition of multiple conservative parties.

Republic of Alaska
The Republic of Alaska is a federal presidential constitutional republic with its capital in Juneau. Established in 2006, it is a minor regional power and ally of Texas. It is not part of the Pacific Alliance.

Alaska has a bicameral legislature, the Congress of the Republic. Its chambers are the Senate and House of Representatives. The head of state and government is a popularly-elected President.

Former Canada
=Alliances, Leagues, & Organizations=

Atlantic Union
The Atlantic Union is an economic trade alliance of nations on the Atlantic coast of North America. It is headquartered in New York City. =Maps=

Former US Maps
A blank map of the former United States as of 2027 Governments of the old US

Former Canada Maps
=Timeline=