Second American Civil War

The Second American Civil War was a conflict during the Great Collapse between four factions in the United States. The factions were Atlantic America, the Great Plains Federation, the Republic of Texas and the Pacific Alliance.

Causes of the War
In the year 2061, following a disputed election and a tie vote in the electoral college, the congress places David Jefferson Adams as the 52nd President of the United States of America. Installing the most unpopular president in US History.

Shortly after the election, several teenagers gangs are formed, including the Army of Hamilton and the Franklin Militia. The gangs begin to attack supporters of president Adams, leading to rising domestic terrorism and gang wars.

In response, the president invokes the homeland security act. In 2063, the congress, in fear of what Adams may do, approves the Country Army Act, declaring Martial Law in important cities, and other areas of the country.

Through Adams' manipulation in the Election of 2064, the Supreme court of the United States disqualifies popular presidential candidates from holding office. Support for several teenagers gangs grew drastically and public outrage exploded when David Adams accepts a second term in office.

During the inauguration ceremony in Washington, DC in 2065, a nuclear weapon goes off, killing most of the US Congress, including President David Adams. The United States plunges into chaos.

Secession
On national television, the governors of several Atlantic states secede from the Union, forming the nation known as Atlantic America.

Texas follows quickly and declare sovereignty, taking neighboring states with them and reforming the Republic of Texas.