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Settlers Establish Colony on Palmyra Atoll Island
Uninhabited island of Palmyra Atoll is Inhabited by modern settlers tired of little economic success in The United States. Island is located in the Pacific Ocean, south of Hawaii. -
Small Oil Company Ventures to Palmyra Atoll Island
Private oil company "Connell Oil" strikes oil miles offshore of Palmyra Atoll Island. Growing population of Palmyra Atoll begins to generate income off of the oil find. -
Palmyra Atoll Gains Independence
Community of Palmyra Atoll secedes from United States with ease and a small payment of 100,000. -
Government is Established
Unitary State of Palmyra Atoll is Established, governing just over 1000 citizens. -
Constitution of Palmyra Atoll Is Written and Signed
Constitution establishing the functions of Government is written. This includes a list of inherit rights of the people, an explanation of the executive branch, the parliament, and the judicial system. -
First President is Elected
By popular vote, Morgan Freeman is Elected President of Palmyra Atoll. -
Prime Minister and Cabinet is Appointed
Prime Minister Douglas Riegger is appointed by President Freeman. The Prime Minster then selects his cabinet of 10 members. -
Mass Expansion Occurs
Due to rapid population increase, the government uses profit from Oil to add 5 sq. mi. of manmade land to the Island. This land nearly triples the original 2.67 sq. mi. The Islands population is now exceeding 10,000 -
Shipping Port is Established
Due to prime location in Pacific Ocean, Palmyra Atoll establishes a successful shipping port. -
Population Reaches 50,000
Due to the large success of the shipping port, the population rapidly increases.
