British North America

British North America is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the land north of the United States of America and south of Canada, mainland British North America is one of the largest countries to make up the United Kingdom, and one of the few overseas territories that the United Kingdom still governs.
British North America emerged as a collection of loyal colonies after the American Revolutionary war in 1783, and became a country of the the United Kingdom the following year in 1784 with representation in British Parliament. The country originally had nine constituencies with an MP each and was named "The British American Represented Colonies". South Ontario was added in 1867 during the confederation of Canada, and the territory adopted the name British North America. In 1978, after rising unrest, the British North American Parliament was established in the form of a devolved unicameral legislature comprising of 311 members having authority over many areas of domestic policy. The elected head of the British North American Government is the British North American First Minister, who serves alongside the Royal Governor of British North America which is a nominated member of the British Royal Family.
British North America is divided into administrative subdivisions or local authorities, known as council areas. New York is the largest council area in terms of population, with the new city of Royal Detroit in second place. Limited self-governing power, covering matters such as education, social services and roads and transportation, is devolved from the British North American Government to each subdivision.

History

Declaration Of Dependence

The Thirteen Colonies of North America fought a revolutionary war for independence following rising tensions around high taxation and lack of representation in British Parliament. Following the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, a long stalemate in the North and the prospect of an outright failure over the horizon, the British sought to disrupt the patriots through concessions of representation. The British offered any colony that put down their arms, handed over their revolutionaries, and signed a Declaration of Dependence would be given representation in British Parliament. Many in the colonies still considered themselves British and this offer seemed to meet the demands and would end the bloodshed. Inward fighting broke out, and prominent Sons of Liberty loyalists spilt the blood of the people they claimed to be their countrymen. The patriot propaganda machine was broken; nine northern colonies signed the Declaration of Dependence and the patriots fled south. In 1781 peace was signed, with the British believing the 'so-called' United States of America would fail and the rebel colonies would return.
The United States of America thrived, and numerous tensions and small scale skirmishes did take place on the border. In 1812 war broke out, but with so many resources dedicated to the Napoleonic Wars the bulk of the British Forces were in Europe, so Britain adopted a Defensive Strategy. This war ultimately ended in a draw, but with the United States of America vastly weakened and bloodied.

The American Civil War

Irreconcilable sectional conflict regarding the enslavement of African and African Americans ultimately led to the American Civil War. The Confederate States of America seceded from the Union in 1861 - its territory stretching from the British North American Border, down the east coast to Florida, and across the old Mexican Border.

{Map showing the Confederate States of America}
British North American Citizens sentiment was broadly supportive of the United States of America, however the British Parliament was slower on the uptake. Debate raged as to whether the British should recognise the Confederacy, as it was predicted that the confederacy would win, however the severe ethical question of slavery painted the UK parliament in a globally negative light. On a diplomatic level, the United Kingdom stayed neutral, but British North American volunteers travelled west to join the United States of America Military.
The United States of America and the Confederate States of America both purchased arms and domestic supplies from British North American manufacturers, however a series of manufacturers that were discovered to have been trading with the Confederacy were shut down either by peaceful or violent protest.

Expansion and Immigration

In 1867, as Canada claimed confederation, a territory that had been part of the Canadian Colony of Ontario was retained by the British in order to maintain a considerable amount of control of the rivers and lakes of North America. This territory was named South Ontario , and was added to the nine dependent colonies. As part of the British North American Act of 1867, the ten territories would adopt the name of 'British North America'. South Ontario was also granted an MP.
Immigration from continental Europe and vast demand for manufactured goods from the United States of America caused rapid urbanisation in British North America. Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Toronto became the largest manufacturing and trade hubs, connecting Europe with Canada, the United States of America and the other British Empire Colonies in the Caribbean and South America. Rapid economic growth fostered an era of major enterprise, with companies such as Edison Electronics, Empire Cola, and Empire Steel being founded in this time.

{Ellis Island, in New York Harbour, was a major entry point for immigration from continental Europe}

World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II

British North Americans did not see war in the outbreak of World War I. Rather, focus was turned to mass production of arms, armour and food. Home guards did form, fearing that the isolating United States of America may join the Central Powers seeing an opportunity to claim the prosperous British North America. As the war ran on longer than was initially anticipated, a more organised effort was made to arm and train a relief force in British North America. Volunteer regiments joined from the United States of America, and in 1917 the British North American Forces sailed to Europe to join the war and are credited for providing the final push that brought the war to the end.
Following the First World War, post war optimism caused a culture of wealth and excess. This economic growth lasted a decade before a major crash that caused major companies to downsize or fold and put many British North Americans out of work. In order to feed and clothe people, aid was needed from the United States of America and Canada at great expense. Rising unrest threatened independence or even for the British North Americas to turn to the United States of America, however President Hoover dismissed this as a possibility. Regardless, the Thirteen Colonies Party was founded in this time to contest in British North American elections and push towards British North America joining the United States of America.
The Second World War brought British North America out of its slump with vast manufacturing needed to arm and supply the Allies. British North Americans fought in the African and European theatres, and also assisted the United States of America in a failed attempt to prevent a communist uprising in the states of old Mexico. In 1942, an arm of the British Army started the Manhattan Project to develop the first nuclear bomb, with support from the United States of America and Canada. Victory was achieved in Europe before the weapon was needed, but the two working devices were sold to the Americans who used the bombs to end the war in Japan.

Cold War

Following World War II, the United Kingdom and the United States of America competed with the Soviet Union and the Soviet Republics of the Central Americas for power, influence and prestige, driven by an ideological divide between capitalism and communism. The differences in capitalism did cause disagreement and tension between the United States of America and the United Kingdom due to the maintained power and influence of the Royal Family over British politics and economy. However, the prosperity of the two nations for many justified that capitalism in any form was better than communism, and that whilst the British people were happy with their Royal Family then liberty was still somewhat in place.
In this time, the British North American flag was updated with the Red being replaced with Blue in order to distance the symbolism from Communism.
In 1978, after rising unrest, the British North American Parliament was established in the form of a devolved unicameral legislature comprising of 101 members having authority over many areas of domestic policy. The elected head of the British North American Government is the British North American First Minister, who serves alongside a nominated member of the British Royal Family. For more on British North American Politics, please see Politics in British North America.

Demographics

Religion

Government and Politics

For more information please see Politics in British North America.

Relationship with the United States of America

British North America and the neighbouring United States of America have a good relationship in the modern day. Although international relationships of the United Kingdom are managed by the UK Government and the Crown, the First Minister of British North America has the power and responsibility to grow the economy and security of British North America, which has led to historical arrangements between the small country and its former brothers in arms.
From the day of its founding, the United States of America has allowed any citizens born in the regions of British North America that formally made up the thirteen colonies to apply for US Citizenship. In the modern day and with warmer UK-US relations, British North American Citizens are able to hold dual citizenship between the USA and the UK. This has led to many historical figures, including presidents of the United States, being dual citizens initially born in British North America.

Economy

The economy of British North America is diverse and has changed rapidly over its existence to meet the new demands of its fellow countries within the United Kingdom and to supply or compete with its neighbours. In 2020, British North America's GDP is primarily made up by international trade, banking services and sports. In an effort to replace imports from Europe and compete at a global level, production infrastructure in British North America has been rapidly built up in areas including cars, public transport, cargo transport, green energy, and alcohol production.

Currency

Although the Bank of England is the central bank for the UK, three British North American clearing banks issue Sterling banknotes: the Bank of British North America, the Royal Bank of British North America, the New York Bank, and the Royal Detroit Bank. Famous figures that appear on British North American banknotes include Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and Hillary Clinton.

Tourism and Entertainment

British North America is home to one of the earliest theme parks; Dependence Park. This Park celebrates the dependence of British North America to the English Crown, and tells the story of dependence and of British North America's success within the United Kingdom through entertainment and rides. Although a source of contention in its early years, the park is now regularly enjoyed by residents of the United States and is seen in good humour.
The main zoo and headquarters of the Teddy Roosevelt Zoos (TRZ). Teddy Roosevelt was a natural born citizen of British North America who gained US Citizenship and went on to become the President of the United States of America, and due to his success is celebrated by both the UK and USA. In his honour, relatives who remained in British North America founded the Teddy Roosevelt Zoo to protect and conserve animals and habitats. This zoo later franchised with zoos all over the world, but the Headquarters and main zoo remain in British North America.

Sport

British North America has many different sporting economies due to its access to sports in the USA, Canada and Europe. There are many very famous Football, American Football, Basketball and Ice Hockey teams who call British North America home, and compete at a global level. British North America is the only country outside of the United States of America that competes in the Super Bowl.
During the Olympic Games, British North America competes under the British Flag with athletes from other countries in the United Kingdom, often nicknamed 'Team GB&A'.
ESports is a rapidly growing sport in British North America; due to their fast internet infrastructure and their time zone placement, many ESports players professional and aspiring move from the British mainland to British North America to start and progress their careers.

Infrastructure

Dieu et mon droit ("God and my right")

{Map of British North America}

Founding Date

1784

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Capital

Royal Detroit

Alternative Names

BNA

Demonym

British North American/British