Oregon
The Republic of Oregon is a nation in North America after the formation of the Oregon and Columbia territories into an independent country from America and Great Britain. The republic was founded in Fort Astoria by American Thomas Jefferson in 1812 after dissatisfaction with the runnings of the Kingdom of America.
Culture
Beginning at its declaration in 1812, Oregon worked diligently to peacefully assimilate the Native populations into their ranks under Jefferson's vision. The native population, numbered near 500,000 in the early 19th century, bolstered the cities and settlements in Oregon, with many natives maintaining high positions of power. As compared to the Kingdoms of America and Canada, Oregon has always been more favorable to their native populations.
History
Oregon was declared an independent republic in Fort Astoria, which acted as the de facto capital. Jefferson initially only claimed the north-western portion of the territory, but subsequent presidents have pressed claims on the entire Oregon and British Columbian territories.
In 1815, during the War of the North, the HMS Racoon entered the ports of Astoria with the intention of claiming it for Britain only to find the Jeffersonian government claiming independence. This information eventually made its way to London, to which the reaction was one of disdain as the North American continent was increasingly being seen as troublesome. However, concern was pushed to America and Napoleon.
In 1818, at the end of the war, America and Britain established the border along the 38th parallel up to the Rocky Mountains. While the remained was meant to be shared between the two, everything northwest of the Rockies was quickly claimed as Oregon.
Wanting to maintain good relations with his former colleague, Earl James Monroe convinced his son-in-law, King Augustus II, to recognize the sovereignty of the region.
In 1865, Oregon simultaneously condemned the murder of Emperor Vicente II and Empress Maria of Mexico as well as the American intervention to install Prince Miguel to the throne.
In 1867, Oregon entered into negotiations with Emperor Constantine I of Russia to purchase Alaska. Alaska had become increasingly difficult to defend, though Constantine and the Russian government saw Oregon as a preferable purchaser than Britain through Canada. The following year, Oregon and the Kingdom of Canada negotiated a border within the Northwest Territories.
In 1871, following the Third Mexican Civil War, Oregon agreed to host diplomatic negotiations. The results were the formations of the Republic of Mexico and Rio Grande along a demarcation. Oregon declined to recognize the Republic of Yucatan under an ethno state, as well as Central America under the rule of an emperor.
Oregon condemned the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii and the formation of a republic in 1893. Though Oregon typically welcomed the rise of republics, the Oregonian government saw the overthrow as an American ploy to annex the islands.
Founding Date
1812
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Demonym
Oregonian
Founders
Government System
Democracy, Presidential
Power Structure
Federation
Executive Body
the head of the executive branch is the President of Oregon. The first holder of the office was Thomas Jefferson, while the second was the founder of Astoria, John Jacob Astor. Following Astor, William Short served as President following his defeat for re-election as Chancellor of America.
The president serves for a term of four years, renewable for as many times as the Congress permits. Presidents may serve consecutive terms.
Neighboring Nations
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