New North

The New North, known in Mejico as El Nuevo Norte, is a geographic and cultural macroregion of the Mejican Empire that includes the northernmost provinces of the Fulgencines, the provinces of El Matorral, and those of the region of Tejas, 15 provinces in total. The largest cities by metropolitan area are Los Ángeles, San Francisco, Arquicosa, Espíritu Santo, San Diego, and Osdo, all of which surpass a metropolitan population of 4.5 million.

The history of the New North is a tapestry of colonization efforts, cultural clashes, and territorial rivalries that have shaped its development within the Empire. In the early 1700s, Spanish explorers and settlers ventured into the region, establishing a network of Spanish missions, presidios, ranches, and settlements to assert their control over the vast and resource-rich land. Missions played a crucial role as they served as religious outposts aimed at converting Indigenous communities to Christianity and integrating them into Spanish society, also becoming centers of agriculture, education, and cultural assimilation. The New North saw multiple Indigenous rebellions as well, the most well-known being the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, which, while suppressed, managed to shape the Spanish approach to governance.

As the 19th century unfolded, the New North witnessed an influx of British North American settlers and pioneers venturing westward, as Mejico welcomed international immigration. The Anglo-American migration brought new challenges to the region, leading to further clashes with indigenous communities and creating a diverse cultural landscape with a blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo-American influences. Mormon settlers arrived in the province of Tizapá, establishing their own communities, leading to the growth of their own Church in Mejico, one of the first independent Protestant groups within the country. Mejico also welcomed industrious Protestant immigration, especially aiming at Tejas, with Lutheranism becoming a crucial aspect of German-Mejican culture in the region.

Following independence, the New North experienced rapid economic growth and development, fueled by its abundant natural resources and favorable climate. Ranching became a major industry, with cattle and sheep ranches dotting the landscape, while agriculture flourished in the fertile valleys, contributing to the region's economic prosperity. As Mejico embraced industrialization and modernization in the 19th century, the New North became an essential hub for trade and commerce, solidifying its position as a key player in the national economy.

Distinct elements of the New Northern lifestyle thrive in the region, such as Northern wear and cuisines, including Native American, Novomejican, and Tejan, or various genres of Northern music like Indigenous, New Mejico, and Tejano musical styles. Likewise, the sought-after architectural styles in the region were inspired by blending Pueblo and Territorial styles, with Mediterranean Revival, Spanish Colonial architecture, Mission Revival architecture, Pueblo Deco, Northern Churrigueresque, and Ranch-style houses in the form of the amalgamated Pueblo Revival and Territorial Revival architectures. This is due to the region's caballero heritage of the Native American (especially Apache, Pueblo, and Navajo), mesteñero, cibolero, húsar tejano, fulgencino, and ranchero.