History of the Unified Democracy

The Beginning of the People's Uprising

Aug 19, 1576

After over 100 years under the rule of Emperor Thoren, the people of the Pre-Unified Democracy were fed up. An uprising, orchestrated by Herbert Young, began on this day. It marked the beginning of the nation.

Emperor Thoren is Executed

Feb 16, 1577

After almost six months of fighting, the rebels captured and killed Emperor Thoren, thus ending the rule of Monarchy in the region.

Temporary Government Elected

Mar 2, 1577

After the death of the Emperor, people needed structure. A vote was held and the creation of a temorary government, whose purpose was to lay down the law of the land, before disbanding, was elected.

The Constitution of the People Released for Voting

Apr 5, 1577

The temporary government wrote up the Consitution of the People to lay down the laws of the land and establish the basic rights of the people. This was released for voting one month after it was written.

Constitution of the People is Ratified

Apr 8, 1577

It only took three days for the Constitution of the People to be ratified by 3/4 of voters. Since the population was almost completely literate, this was nearly 3/4 of the standing population.

The Government of the People is Elected

Apr 10, 1577

The Constitution required that there be a symbolic standing government that also served to enforce laws and provide welfare programs as needed. These officials were elected just two days after the ratification of the Constitution.

The War of Philosophy Begins

Dec 23, 1577

Despite being called a war, this was still a very peaceful time. This war lasted just over two years and involved two warring factions trying to gain favor for their philosophical views. It was sparked when Leon Tore introduced the idea that the central government need not exist at all.

The War of Philosophy Ends

Jan 18, 1579

The two factions come to a compromise in which the central government is given fewer powers, (e.g. it cannot regulate the books accessible to the public) and some of these powers are simply stricken from the law books. People believed that the right to an unbiased education, which meant access to all reading materials available in society, was of utmost importance.

The Time of Peace Begins

Mar 16, 1579

The country has not been plagued by any physical wars since the overthrow of the Emperor because of their agreeable standards of government. The surrounding countries have little interest in the land and the people since diplomats have persuaded them into believing the land is useless when it is not. This type of trickery is viewed to be justifiable by the people of the country since it protects them and their interests. This year marks the beginning of the Time of Peace.

Government Given the Rights to Collect Taxes and Hold a Standing Army

Apr 26, 1579

The Time of Peace provides the government and people to think about what would happen in the case of war, and in the case of peace. The people believe that a standing army is needed, but they do not want to give up their freedoms for it. In the end, the Constitution is amended to provide the government with the right to hold a standing army and collect taxes to fund said army. This leads to greater security in the region.