The United States of Quentin

    The United States of Quentin, or the USQ for short, is the largest nation in Venturia. It is situated on the EDIT continent, east of the Republic of Megatridimensional Order and west of the United Armies of the Ls. It was established as a territory of the MTO in 1680, and declared its independence in 1787. The USQ Constitution, which is still in use today, was ratified 17 years later in 1804. The USQ is one of the most powerful countries in the world economically, militarily, and culturally. Basic information is on the bar to the right, and more detailed information is down below. 

History

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  The Territorial Years and Independence: 

What is today known as the United States of Quentin, or the USQ for short, was first explored by the Republic of Megatridimensional Order in 1677, and in 3 short years became a territory of the MTO. The territory quickly grew, and in 1720 held 2.6 million people. It was a flourishing territory, and brought a lot of money and food to the MTO, although they would still not grant the territory statehood. In 1744, the MTO reached an agreement called the Bost Agreement, which did not grant the territories statehood, however gave them the freedom to establish a territorial government, called The Territorial Assembly. In 1775, again the territories demanded statehood, and in March peaceful protesters marched along Mechanicsburg's streets. The MTO reacted differently to these demands than in 1744, though, and sent in the Order Guard to arrest the protesters. Then, in 1778, the MTO government passed the Citrus Trade Tax, which increased taxes on fruits and vegetables entering the territory. The Quentinians, although annoyed by the taxes, did nothing out of fear of the Order Guard.