Combined Syndicates of America

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The Combined Syndicates of America is a possible nation which is formed in the American Civil War, and can go onto be the victor. Its capital is located in Chicago.
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==Background==
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The '''Combined Syndicates of America''' is an American association of trade unions, based on the principles of syndicalism. Anarchism is a minor influence, but not as strong as, for example, in the [[CNT-FAI]].
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In the midst of America's financial troubles as well as strife abroad, the climate was ripe for the Labor and Socialist movements. Headed by the gifted [[Jack Reed]], the Combined Syndicates of America is formed in the upper Ohio River Valley, the heart of America's industrial base. It will be formed in the American Civil War, regardless of the circumstances leading up to it.  
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The CSA is likely to receive support from the [[Commune of France]] and possibly the [[Union of Britain]].
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==History==
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The flag of the CSA is the logo of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) on a black and red diagonal backdrop.
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The Combined Syndicates of America developed in the 1920s from the ''Industrial Workers of the World'', under the guidance of [[Jack Reed]].  
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==Victory==
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The IWW was founded in Chicago in June 1905 at a convention of two hundred socialists, anarchists, and radical trade unionists from all over the [[United States]]. The IWW's goal was to promote worker solidarity in the revolutionary struggle to overthrow the employing class; its motto was ''"an injury to one is an injury to all"''. One of the IWW's most important contributions to the labor movement and broader push towards social justice was that, when founded, it was the only American union to welcome all workers including women, immigrants, and Negroes into the same organization. Indeed, many of its early members were immigrants.
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If the CSA secures victory against the [[USA]] and the [[American Union State]], it is presented with a number of issues concerning how Socialist in nature it wishes to be.  
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The CSA's ultimate goal is to bring the entirety of the United States back under its control, as the Pacific States of America will more than likely occupy the western half of the United States, the Hawaiian state, and Canada's occupation of Alaska and the Panama Canal. It also seeks to create a successful Socialist movement in the United States.
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In 1920s, former journalist Jack Reed, who turned into a savvy political operator during his time in [[Russia]] during its revolution and civil war, advocated the creation of a coalition of all the separated trade unions, as they would be stronger if united in one entity. The Industrial Workers of the World accepted the challenge and became the bulk around which the Combined Syndicates of America were born.
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==Politics==
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==Influence==
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The CSA is a Socialist government, headed by Jack Reed and other like minded individuals, committed to social equality at all costs. Local power seems to be given to trade unions, inline with Syndicalist thought.
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It is approached with membership to the Syndicate International, which will inevitable get it involved in the Second World War. It is up to the player whether to accept the invitation or to focus on the reconstruction of the United States
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Uniting various shades of socialist, syndicalist and communist opinion, the CSA have mobilized the surging throngs of workers in America's industrial heartlands. Its headquarters are located in Chicago. Internationally, they have connections and good relations with the syndicalist government of the [[Commune of France]], [[Union of Britain]] and [[Mexico]].
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==Economy==
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In the upcoming Presidential Election of 1936 Jack Reed will lead the Combined Syndicates of America as a new entity in the political scene of the [[United States]].
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The heart of the CSA is located in the upper midwest, and is home to a wide array of resources and well-developed areas. Once it controls the United States entirely, it will have the considerable riches of the US under its control. This will give it the possibility to have one of the largest, if not the largest, Industrial Capacity in the game.
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==Military==
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==Factions==
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The Civil War gives the CSA a number of units to begin with, most of which are either rag-tag militias or friendly members of the US Military. The units available to be constructed are identical to that of the US's.
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Due to the nature of the party, there are various factions within the group who have different interpretations of Socialism.
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* There is a group of Social Democrats, Democratic Socialists and Anarcho-Syndicalists who are not as radical as the other members of the party. The most dominant figure is the Secretary of the Socialist Party of America Norman Thomas, the heir to Eugene V. Debs' socialist legacy.
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* There is a group of more Radical Socialists led by the intellectual Max Schachtman who seek to structure the government in a manner similar to the [[Union of Britain]], where the power is held by the local Trade Unions.
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* Another group favors a more orthodox Syndicalist approach and sees the [[Commune of France]] and the [[Socialist Republic of Italy]] as good examples. This group is led by political writer and activist Paul Mattick.
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* The last faction favors centralization and state control of the economy and is led by the communist William Z. Foster. This factions shares some principles with the [[Union of Britain#Factions|British Maximist]] led by [[Oswald Mosley]] and the [[Socialist Republic of Italy#Politics|Italian National-Syndicalist Union]] led by [[Benito Mussolini]] and is looking forward to the expected announcement of [[Totalism]], a new doctrine developed by Oswald Mosley.
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Current revision as of 18:15, 25 July 2010

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The Industrial Workers of the World

The Combined Syndicates of America is an American association of trade unions, based on the principles of syndicalism. Anarchism is a minor influence, but not as strong as, for example, in the CNT-FAI.

History

The Combined Syndicates of America developed in the 1920s from the Industrial Workers of the World, under the guidance of Jack Reed.

The IWW was founded in Chicago in June 1905 at a convention of two hundred socialists, anarchists, and radical trade unionists from all over the United States. The IWW's goal was to promote worker solidarity in the revolutionary struggle to overthrow the employing class; its motto was "an injury to one is an injury to all". One of the IWW's most important contributions to the labor movement and broader push towards social justice was that, when founded, it was the only American union to welcome all workers including women, immigrants, and Negroes into the same organization. Indeed, many of its early members were immigrants.

In 1920s, former journalist Jack Reed, who turned into a savvy political operator during his time in Russia during its revolution and civil war, advocated the creation of a coalition of all the separated trade unions, as they would be stronger if united in one entity. The Industrial Workers of the World accepted the challenge and became the bulk around which the Combined Syndicates of America were born.

Influence

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IWW demonstration

Uniting various shades of socialist, syndicalist and communist opinion, the CSA have mobilized the surging throngs of workers in America's industrial heartlands. Its headquarters are located in Chicago. Internationally, they have connections and good relations with the syndicalist government of the Commune of France, Union of Britain and Mexico.

In the upcoming Presidential Election of 1936 Jack Reed will lead the Combined Syndicates of America as a new entity in the political scene of the United States.

Factions

Due to the nature of the party, there are various factions within the group who have different interpretations of Socialism.

  • There is a group of Social Democrats, Democratic Socialists and Anarcho-Syndicalists who are not as radical as the other members of the party. The most dominant figure is the Secretary of the Socialist Party of America Norman Thomas, the heir to Eugene V. Debs' socialist legacy.
  • There is a group of more Radical Socialists led by the intellectual Max Schachtman who seek to structure the government in a manner similar to the Union of Britain, where the power is held by the local Trade Unions.
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