[center]Nation Sheet Name of Nation: The Great Northern Alliance Leader Name: Semis Isaac Brown, Semis David Crowl Location On Map: Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Iceland Type of Government: Dual Republic (two leaders of equal power are elected. The two Semis (halves) create the laws together and lead the nation. If a law or decision cannot be agreed upon the citizens take a tie breaker vote.) Brief History (2 to 3 paragraphs minimum): This history is exactly the same as our own until 1837. This is the year that a part Canada attempts to start a revolution and make Canada a Republic. In this history, the uprising gets support from Canada's citizens and even America. The two initial fire fights transform into a full blown revolution, with the goal being freedom from Britan. With American help, Canada wins her freedom from Britan and quickly forms a Republic. Everything is prosperous for Canada for many years, even outbidding the U.S. for Alaska. In 1901, Canada and Greenland sign a defense pact. In this history, Greenland invades and takes over Iceland in 1839. During 1908, Iceland attempts to start a revolution against Greenland, so Canada also hops in to defend her friend. A few countries do not like two higher powered countries bullying one small one, so some nations join Iceland's side, while others support or join Greenland and Canada, this starting World War 1. The Pact consisted of Canada, Greenland, Russia, Germany, Britain, and France. The opposition, named the Allies of Freedom, consisted of Iceland, USA, Mexico, Italy, China, and Japan. The war was brutal and bloody, so brutal that most countries pulled out, leaving only the original three combatants. The three countries agreed that more fighting was not necessary. So, in 1913, they sat and came up with an out of the box treaty. The three countries would combine to form a union, where all three countries were equal. They would share equal wealth, taxes, and laws also, to ensure equality, two voted leaders from any of the three countries would serve equally. It took 3 years to organize everything, but eventually the treaty was complete. The Great Northern Alliance was born. Everything was peaceful with the GNA until years after the First World War, in 1926, a leader emerged in Britain, blaming it's current crippling debt on Greenland and it's inability to control it's domains. Britain, lead by Adam Hitlemson, declared war on the GNA. Nations quickly picked sides, thus beginning the 2nd World War. The Allies consisted of the GNA, USA, Germany, Russia, and China. The Enforcers consisted of Britain, France, Italy, and Poland. The war was long and bloody with one of the highest death totals ever. During the tail end of the war, it was discovered that Hitlemson had been mass killing those of Nordic descent. Britain was invaded and occupied, Hitlemson was captured and put to death by the GNA, and the other countries quickly surrendered ending the war in 1939. The Cold War happened as usual, only about 10 years sooner and it was the GNA instead of USA vs Russia. Peace followed for many years, until 2006. In 2006 Iran coordinated an attack on a highly populated business building. Many innocents are killed. The GNA quickly invade Iran, and occupy it for three years before letting it go into a new government's hands. It has been peaceful for the GNA since then. Main Export (Up to 3): Oil, Steel, Automotives Main Import (Up to 3): Food, Cloth, Plastic Cultural Description (2 to 3 paragraphs minimum): The citizens of the GNA are very honored to be a citizen. They say they're nationality with pride. Serving in the military is honorable and is seen as a proud thing to do. Fitness takes a huge role while heathly restaurants overpower fast food mightily. A decent work out video will make more than a blockbuster movie. Equality is a huge thing in GNA culture, keeping everything fair is very important to them. Racism was never an issue because of this. All religions and races are accepted. Main Religion: 30% Christain, 30% Atheist, 15% Jewish, 15% Muslim, 10% other. Character Sheet Name of Character: Isaac Brown Appearance: Isaac is of an olive skin complexion. 5'10 height. About 185 pounds of mostly muscle. Dark hair. Handsome and confident. Looks of a natural leader. Race: Icelandic Religion: Atheist Age: 24 Occupation: Semis Biography (2 to 3 paragraphs) Isaac was born to two loving parents who pushed him to work hard and achieve his goal. His goal was to become a Semis of the GNA. Plenty of people laughed at him, ridiculed him, and bullied him. He stuck it out. It was with this election that he showed his hard work paid off for the smooth tasking, energetic young man. Character Sheet Name of Character: David Crowl Appearance: 6'2. Wrinkles cover his face. Seems as if he's been through a lot. Race: Canadian Religion: Jewish Age: 63 Occupation: Semis Biography (2 to 3 paragraphs): David has been voted back into office several times. David was born to a Jewish dad and a Christian mom, both were important figures in the churches. David decided he wanted to create his own path. On the way, he served during the Cold War, went to college, and became an advisor to a previous Semis. He easily has won a few elections because of his immense popularity and name recognition, he has decent policies, but those are the main reasons. [/center]