Reverse Map Game 2022 - 2012

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North America
Canada
The Laurentian Referendum was already controversial. That the vote is for abolition by a majority of 57% leads to unrest. The province is absorbed into Quebec…


United States
In Waco, Texas the Gaia Commune is declared to be a dangerous cult after reports of strange practices surface. This leads to a seven-week stand-off with the ATF and FBI...

Less than 10 native speakers of Floridan Spanish remain.

Hilary Clinton is elected to be Barak Obama’s successor as POTUS.


Mexico
The Anarchist rebellion in Durango is defeated. But the drug cartels move back in soon afterwards.


Central America
Nicaragua withdraws from the Tuxtla Association. It is but the latest country to do so.


South America
After much discussion Brazil gives Macau to China. (See below.)


Europe
In the United Kingdom, the process of moving the capital from Nottingham to London is complete.

Norway again votes against joining the European Union. The existing agreements would remain in force.

Austria holds its fourth independence referendum. The official result is 55% No, 45% yes. Like the previous referenda the German Federal Government is accused of rigging the vote.

Slovakia and Croatia join the European Union.


Africa
In the Central African Republic, the last of the former Central African Empire forces are defeated.

Treaty of Cabinda. Cabinda is transferred from Brazilian to Angolan rule.

Zimbabwe rejoins the Commonwealth.


Asia
The Rojava region rises up against the Assad regime.

For decades China had been insisting that Brazil and Malaysia hand over Macau and Hong Kong respectively to them. After the events of the previous year, both nations hold referendums. It is up to the people themselves to decide.
The Chinese government protests about this strongly, but those in Beijing are certain that the result would come out in their favour.

Macau holds its referendum in late January. The result is 58% in favour of independence from Brazil, which those voting knew would also mean annexation by China.
Although Brazil and China had already been negotatiating prior to this, the referendum allowed more frank discussion to take place. For independence wouldn't take effect immediately.
Beijing had already proposed the 'One nation, two systems' system some time before, to allay Brasilia and Kuala Lumpur's concerns about human rights. As such the discussions would be about what this system would entail for Macau.

Hong Kong hold’s it’s referendum in April. Thus, it is annexed to the Peoples Republic of China by the end of the year.


Oceania
Australia
The Rudd Labor Government looses power in the Federal election. Malcolm Turnbull becomes Prime Minister. (For the next seven years before Morrison’s leadership challenge,)


Space
The Curiosity rover lands on Mars, and begins its mission.