New Sweden

This nation is a part of TheSteampunkTotoro's Alternate America nations. Huge thanks to Aen for the base map.

New Sweden was the first independent colonial nation in the American Continents, It's the third most powerful nation on the east coast, being an ally and rival of New Netherlands. It assisted U.S.N.A and New Netherlands gain independence, it also tried to make New Vinland independent in the 19th century but the people there were still allegiant to the Swedish King. Ändemark used to be a part of New Sweden but through a revolt they gained independence in 1792. New Sweden is the only monarchy on the continent of North America.

Demographics
Languages

Official languages: Swedish

Regional Languages: Sioux

Swedish: 89%

Dutch: 6%

Sioux: 3%

Other: 2%

Ethnicities

Swedish: 72%

Dutch: 9%

English: 6%

Finnish: 6%

Sioux: 4%

Other: 3%

Religion

Protestant: 38%

Catholic: 32%

Atheist: 16%

Quaker: 11%

Other: 3%

History
1523- Hannes Göransson arrives in modern day Österstrand and settles the area, men are sent back to Sweden for supplies

1528- A larger amount of settlers arrive in Österstrand.

1573- Swenno-Iroquois war of '73' begins, Österstrand is almost burned entirely

1574- End of Swenno-Iroquois war, the chiefs of the Iroquois tribes are killed and their villages massacred and the children are killed after capture to avoid a second mass war between the Swede's and Iroquois

1582- The English quaker colony in Väster-Chesepiooc is assimilated to New Sweden with no bloodshed

1609- War between New Sweden and New Netherlands begins, the northern half of the colony is taken.

1610- Surrender of New Sweden and loss of the northern half of the colony.

1623- The British colony of Virginia declares war on New Sweden after a dispute on a fort in the south, but blood isn't spilled as negotiations with the British are made. The fort is ceded to Virginia.

1643- Beginning of the Swenno-Dutch war of 1643. The colony of New Sweden is invaded by 20 000 Dutch troops.

1644- New Sweden is totally occupied and morale is low, many revolutionist ideas begin to take their first steps

1645- New Netherlands releases the colony after the assault on Amtrecht by the Swedes

1683- Swenno-Iroquois war of 1683, The Iroquois assault on the western outlands of the colony spreads almost to the shore because no standing colonial army is allowed, as all troops are supplied by the Royalty of Sweden.

1685- End of Swenno-Iroquois war of 1683, only a few towns suffered severe damage, but if there hadn't been volunteers the Iroquois would've done much more damage.

1687- Presentation of "Standing Army Act" to allow the colony to have it's own army, it is denied

1688- Because of the attacks the colony had felt in the two centuries, the standing army act denied, and seemingly incompetent protection from the crown, a revolution begins.

1691- The revolution ends with the Swedish governors either hanged or exiled to New Vinland, Independence is gained and Nicklas Dahlgren, the leader of the revolution is made the King of New Sweden

1788- A revolution begins in Ändemark due to unhappiness in the treatment of non-swedish minorities, the rebels are supplied by the British.

1792- General Sakarias Adelsköld's troops are ambushed and defeated after their victory in Katrineborg, the capital of Ändemark. New Sweden lets Ändemark go, many question this move, but due to the low morale and heavy resistance by the minorities in Ändemark sway most powerful men in New Sweden to leave Ändemark alone.

1822- Henrik I dies due to a sickness with no heir, Sebastian Blomgren, Henrik 1st's cousin becomes king

1914/1918- Neutral in the War, nothing done to the German minority

The Great Depression- The nation is heavily punched as it relies heavily on exports from it's neighbours, in 1939 the depression ends after war with Mexico is declared

1939- War with Mexico is declared, 20 000 troops are sent to U.S.N.A to await for orders

1941- War is declared against Germany after trade ships enroute to Britain are sunk by U-Boats, 40 000 troops are sent to British colonies in Africa. New Sweden joins the Allies, war is declared on Italy and Japan

1942- "Project Tor", the atomic project begins with the collaboration of New Netherlands.

1944- "Project Tor" is finished and the first atomic bomb is created, a vote is held for the use of this new weapon on Berlin, a vote of 32% for, and 68% against halt the use of the bomb.

1945- Victory in Europe, total of 90 000 men sent, and 29 000 dead or wounded

Cold War Era: Part of the "North American Union" Opposing the Soviet Union

WIP

Provinces
Provinces or Governmental Districts in New Sweden all have their own governor chosen by the people of each region. All of the governors have their own sub districts in their Provinces but they must follow all rules given by the Parliament from Dahlsholm

Monarchs
1691-1734 Nicklas I of House Dahlgren

1734-1759 Adrian I of House Dahlgren

1759-1792 Kent I of House Dahlgren

1792-1803 Nicklas II of House Dahlgren

1803-1822 Henrik I of House Dahlgren

1822-1841 Sebastian I of House Blomgren

1841-1872 Adrian II of House Blomgren

1872-1904 Nicklas III of House Blomgren

1904-1928 Kent II of House Blomgren

1928-1949 Sebastian II of House Blomgren

1949-1991 Emmely I of House Blomgren

1991- Adrian III of House Blomgren

Relations
Sweden: The relations between these two nations have been bad for centuries, and even still, both nations hate each other rather much, since no event to mend the relations has occured.

New Netherlands: An ally of New Sweden and good trade companion. Also a sports rival

U.S.N.A: An ally of New Sweden and good trade companion

New Vinland: The sibling nation of New Sweden, they tried to create a rebellion there but it died out. Nowadays they are keen trading partners.

Ändemark: Relations have calmed, but both still would prefer to sit next to a New Netherlandian person

Britain: 

Germany:

Mexico:

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WIP

Economy & Statistics
GDP per capita: 49,349 $

GDP: 1.342,11 Trillion $

Average Life Expectancy: 79,1 years

Education: 21st best