Second American Civil War (Scenario: The Pearl World)

The Second American Civil War refers to a conflict that was fought Between an Alliance of States trying to secede from the United States and the U.S. Government itself. The Conflict lasted over a year with the Federal States earning their freedom officially on October 19, 2025. The War was fought in the United States but had worldwide repercussions.

2021 Coup attempt, 2022 Secession Referendums
On January 6, 2021, Supporters of Donald Trump attempted to overthrow the U.S. Government in a failed coup attempt. The resulting events led to several states considering secession from the United States.

On March 18, 2021, the State of Texas announced it was holding a referendum to secede from the United States, along with several states that Aligned with similar intentions. These states voted mostly to Secede from the union. The Constitutionality of these referendums were challenged by the Supreme Court, who re-asserted an 1869 ruling that states were prohibited from seceding.

Capital blockade
On January 23, 2023, State-backed militas and political figures blockaded the U.S. Capital for one hour, the blockade was quickly and soundly defeated, but it resulted in a skirmish between these groups and the U.S. Military, the militas fled, having concealed their identities.

War begins
The First battles were held in the seceding states. Texan forces, with Russian backing, pushed the Union back to Louisiana, formally winning their indpendence on April 18, 2024, but still considered U.S. territory by the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Michigan and Wisconsin put down several riots, but the fight there had escalated.

The battle of baton Rogue saw Union forces liberate Louisiana, from a Russian-backed milita that had carved out much of the state. Jacksonville, North Carolina, was the victim of a bombing that killed 3000 people and forced the evacuation of nearby cities.

President Joe biden was faced with enormous pressure. a 3% Approval rating, combined with defecting members of Congress, he was overwhelmed and had nearly resigned.

Vice President Kamala Harris had won the 2024 Presidential Nomination, with Andrew Yang as her running mate.

Negotations
With the Union unlikely to reclaim its territory, The biden Administration sued for peace, recognizing the Federal States' Independence and working to ensure the safe passage of refugees from both nations.

The Two Sides quickly signed an Agreement on May 20, 2024, with October 19, 2024 as the date the U.S. Officially split.