OldReliable1862
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2017
- Location
- Georgia
Yes, I'm aware this is not directly related to the War of Secession, but I've posted it here because of how an American monarchy affects the sectional tensions and slavery. Besides, we have threads here asking about the Haitian Revolt (1804) and slavery itself not existing (beginnings of civilization).
The Prussian scheme is a pretty popular what-if, but I'm wondering what series of events could lead to the United States accepting a monarch. Frederick II supported the Patriots, but with the start of War of the Bavarian Succession, Fritz needed to be careful with Britain, not recognizing the United States and refusing their ships from Prussian ports. Would the war never happening have perhaps allowed Frederick to give them a bit more support?
Let's say Maximilian Joseph doesn't catch smallpox, delaying any crisis over Bavaria for a few years. Frederick decides to send a small force of Prussian regulars to America under the command of his brother Henry. Frederick was quite annoyed with his brother's attempts to get a crown for himself among other things, so I think he would be fine sending his brother off.
Henry famously never lost a battle during the Seven Years War, would he do as well in America? Assuming he does, he could easily become a figure like Lafayette, Steuben, or Pulaski. Henry might decide to move to America like Steuben did.
As Shays' Rebellion was going on in September 1786, Washington had a bout of fever and rheumatism. If Washington dies, those calling for a stronger central government and constitution could turn to Prince Henry.
How does America being a constitutional monarchy change the progression of the issues that ultimately lead to the war?
The Prussian scheme is a pretty popular what-if, but I'm wondering what series of events could lead to the United States accepting a monarch. Frederick II supported the Patriots, but with the start of War of the Bavarian Succession, Fritz needed to be careful with Britain, not recognizing the United States and refusing their ships from Prussian ports. Would the war never happening have perhaps allowed Frederick to give them a bit more support?
Let's say Maximilian Joseph doesn't catch smallpox, delaying any crisis over Bavaria for a few years. Frederick decides to send a small force of Prussian regulars to America under the command of his brother Henry. Frederick was quite annoyed with his brother's attempts to get a crown for himself among other things, so I think he would be fine sending his brother off.
Henry famously never lost a battle during the Seven Years War, would he do as well in America? Assuming he does, he could easily become a figure like Lafayette, Steuben, or Pulaski. Henry might decide to move to America like Steuben did.
As Shays' Rebellion was going on in September 1786, Washington had a bout of fever and rheumatism. If Washington dies, those calling for a stronger central government and constitution could turn to Prince Henry.
How does America being a constitutional monarchy change the progression of the issues that ultimately lead to the war?