Chapter 29: The Last War Between the States
Soon after the resolution of the Cherokee Wars and the destruction of the last major Syndicalist nation, the Confederacy launched an invasion of the People's Council to reclaim Missouri. They had unfortunately underestimated the People's Council's military capabilities, and soon the Council's troops had marched deep into the South, with Richmond's garrison the only thing between the Council and total victory.
On January 27, 1978, Richmond fell, and the Confederate government surrendered. The United States of America was reestablished later that day.
For the second time, India broke free from the Imperial tributary network and became internationally recognized as a "Great Power."
Within months of the United States' return, President Nixon declared war on the state of Columbia, which he claimed was rightfully a part of the United States. The Canadians intervened on behalf of Columbia.
Eventually, the Americans gained the upper hand and declared that the entirety of Canada was rightfully part of the US.
As 1979 began, Wilhelm presided over many reforms to revitalize the faltering Chinese economy. Under the leadership of Economic Minister Zhu Rongji and Chancellor Deng Xiaoping, factories reopened and unemployment dropped sharply. More funds were allocated for the Imperial education system, and literacy was on track to reach 100% by the end of the next decade.
These truly were prospering times for the Empire.