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A History Of American Secession: 8 Former Independent Republics

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1.  VERMONT REPUBLIC

 

The Vermont Republic was organized by Ethan Allen and an independent nation from 1777-1791.  They were not recognized as part of the United States by the continnental congress. Theeir capital was at Winsdor then Castleton,they abolished slavery, had its own military forces, postal service and currency and even had a war with neighboring new york over land disputes. 

Sources: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont_Republic

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Vermont_Republic

http://schaghticokehistory.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/the-border-war-new-york-and-vermont/

Governor Thomas Crittenden

2. FREE REPUBLIC OF FRANKLIN

 

After several attempts to be recognized as the 14th state of the United States, Franklin declared its independence in 1785. They made peace treaties with the Indian tribes in the area, opened courts, incorporated and annexed five new counties, and fixed taxes. Barter became the economic system de jure, with anything in common use among the people allowed in payment to settle debts, including corn, tobacco, apple brandy, and skins and all citizens were granted a two-year reprieve on paying taxes.

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Franklin#Independent_republic

 

Colonel John Sevier

3. REPUBLIC OF MUSKOGEE

The Independent state of Muskogee was established by a Maryland Loyalist in 1799 named William Augustus Bowles. Bowles envisioned a nation uniting the natives american nations of the region into a single entity that could resist the westward expansion of the American Empire. He enjoyed the support of the Creek and Seminole tribes, welcomes runaway slaves and warred with Spain.  Muskogee had an armed forces of 3 ships and 400 men but were defeated by Spanish forces at the Seige of San Marcos de Apalache. Bowles was captured and died in Prison and the Capital of Muskogee, Mikasuke, was destroyed by American forces under Andrew Jackson in 1818. 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Muskogee

 

Director General William Augustus Bowles
4. REPUBLIC OF WEST FLORIDA

Fulwar Skipwith was the sole leader of this early southern republic which was founded in 1810 and lasted only 90 days. It’s capital was at St. Francisville, Louisiana and was annxed by the US regime of John Madison on Oct. 27th 1810.  
 

President Fulwar Skipwith
5. REPUBLIC OF INDIAN STREAM
The smallest constitutional republic to have ever existed in North America had a population of 300 people and lasted from 1832-1835. The establishment of Indian Stream as an independent nation was, essentially, the result of the ambiguous boundary between the United States and Canada as defined in the Treaty of Paris.  The Republic even invaded Canada with a small force to release an imprisoned citizen from a canadian jail.  It’s only president was Luther Parker.  In 1835 it was annexed by the US regime and occupied by New Hampshire militia.
 
 
6. REPUBLIC OF TEXAS

 

The Republic of Texas was a fully functioning nation state during its time.  It had anelected democratic governemnt, foreign relations with other countries, its ownarmed forces, currency, president and so forth. They had several wars, several elections and went through several presidents. They were recognized by the United States, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, and the Republic of Yucatan (defunct). They were formally annxed by the us regime of John Tyler in December of 1845. 
 

President Sam Houston
7. REPUBLIC OF CALIFORNIA

This short lived republic was born in 1846 durinig a revolt of American settlers against mexico ledby William B. Ide. They lasted 29 days and in that time were invaded by bothMexican and American forces with American forces winning out and annexing California as apart of America July 9th 1846 when American forces occupied it’s capital Sonoma. 
 

Commander William B. Ide
8. CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA

Everybody knows about the confederacy.  Especially those still living inside the confederacy. During its time as an independent nation, it operated a full functioning government and armed forces.  Its existance plagued by the civil war, It would have been interesting to see how they would have done if they had survived the war. 
 

President Jefferson Davis
 
America has a long rich history with freedom. Nothing, especially time, is going to change man’s yearning for something better. 36 states have a peition on whitehouse.gov calling for a peaceful seperation from Washington D.C.  Ouroboros. -Mort



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      The country that Ronald Reagan was the puppet president of does not exist any more the percentage of racist white males (overt and covert alike) is much less than heretofore demonstrated; thus the inexorable grip on the reins of power has been wrested away. The ascendance of the Black –Hispanic- Asian- Gay- Multi/racial-Young – union- single Women and White liberal coalition has come to the fore and its grip on the power/control mechanisms of political dominance will not subside for generations and generations to come. Welcome to your new incontrovertible reality- Accept your substantiated descent!

      You right wing, evangelical, republicans, have the unmitigated gall to decry illegal immigrants. When your ancestors came here illegally and committed genocide on the legal inhabitants. You scream belief in Jesus, yet you monger war world wide seeking to kill, mutilate and disfigure brown women and children with bombs from unmanned drones. (The irony is that you love to sanction the killing foreign brown people yet you get none of the spoils of war) The fact of the matter is Jesus was non violent and never killed or condoned the killing of anyone.

      You purport to believe in conservatism and fiscal responsibility yet you were silent on the trillions given to the banker’s world wide. Not to mention farm subsidies and off shore tax havens for the rich. You say nothing on the billions spent to kill brown people and take control of their resources. In addition the 5 poorest starts in America are all red states, receiving billions in federal aid:
      Alabama
      Louisiana
      Arkansas
      West Virginia
      Mississippi

      I’m a liberal that believes in liberty (for all you liberal haters I’m going to give a definition of liberty): 1. freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.
      2. freedom from external or foreign rule; independence.

      I’m not on welfare, food stamps or Medicaid, I have a great professional job –career and I’m highly educated past the graduate level. However you delude yourself with intelligence and insight as you vote for people that despise your lack of education and low income level because you are gullible and easily manipulated; the 5 least educated states in America are all red:
      West Virginia
      Arkansas
      Mississippi
      Kentucky
      Louisiana
      Wake up accept reality, educate yourself, don’t be so easily deceived and controlled: liberty is not so bad after all.

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      When they disrespected and disenfranchised Ron Paul and put the puppet Romney up on the pedestal their doom was sealed. millions of Ron Paul supporters in every state refused to vote for Romney ; poetic justice has come full circle that’s why Romney got less voted than MC cane :lol: :idea:

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