Reverse Map Game 2022 - 1988

1988
Global
The Montreal Protocol goes into effect, banning the use of Chloroflurocarbons. Eventually, the Ozone hole will shrink.

North America
United States
Gary Hart wins over 300 Electoral votes. There are recounts in some Southern states, but there are no major controversies. (Even so, there are protests in Mississippi that threaten to get out of hand.)

The uprising in Washington continues, but it is losing steam.


South America
A rebellion in northern Brazil is defeated.

Uruguay’s claims on Argentinian and Brazilian territory are resolved. This would set in motion the resolutions which will occur in the next few decades.


Europe
Western Europe
The United Kingdom joins the Northern European Economic Community after a referendum the previous year.

In North France, the formerly popular television series Oceanautique (about the crew of a submarine in the mid 21st Century) comes to an end.



Eastern Europe
Bessarabia declares itself independent from Dacia. It is suspected that the referendum may have been rigged.


Africa
The Senegalese War of Independence begins.


Asia
Amuria is peacefully annexed by Russia.

The Taliban capture more territory in the north.