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In 1821, the Mexican Empire won its independence from Spain in the Mexican War of Independence. As a result, Spain lost a majority of its territory in North America and ceased to be a major power in the continent. During its time under Mexico, California, or “Alta California” was a sparsely populated administrative region. In 1834, land controlled by the Californian missions, which made up most of the best land in the region, was acquired by the Mexican government after they were secularized.
In 1821, the Mexican Empire won its independence from Spain in the Mexican War of Independence. As a result, Spain lost a majority of its territory in North America and ceased to be a major power in the continent. During its time under Mexico, California, or “Alta California” was a sparsely populated administrative region. In 1834, land controlled by the Californian missions, which made up most of the best land in the region, was acquired by the Mexican government after they were secularized.
[[File:GreatMigration.png|right|thumb|300px|American refugees travelling towards Alta California and Texas (1839).]]
[[File:GreatMigration.jpg|right|thumb|300px|American refugees travelling towards Alta California and Texas (1839).]]
From 1830 to 1838, large numbers of Northern and Southern American refugees began migrating to California and the province of Texas due to the brutal 2nd American War. By 1840, American refugees made up the majority of the population in both California and Texas. In response, the Mexican Government, led by General {{w|Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana}}, began heavily taxing America refugees and citizens in both territories.  
From 1830 to 1838, large numbers of Northern and Southern American refugees began migrating to California and the province of Texas due to the brutal 2nd American War. By 1840, American refugees made up the majority of the population in both California and Texas. In response, the Mexican Government, led by General {{w|Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana}}, began heavily taxing America refugees and citizens in both territories.  


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====World War II====
====World War II====
[[File:WarintheDesert1.png|right|thumb|300px|Pacífican soldiers marching into Mexican Territory (1941).]]
[[File:WarintheDesert1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Pacífican soldiers marching into Mexican Territory (1941).]]
On September 1st, 1939, {{w|Nazi Germany}} invaded {{w|Poland}}, starting the Second World War. Like before, Pacífica announced its neutrality and stayed out of the war until 1941, when [[Social Republic of Mexico (Disunited States)|Mexican]] forces launched a surprise attack on the Kingdom and [[Texas (Disunited States|Texas]]. Mexican bombers bombed the military fort of St. Joseph in Gulfa. In response, Pacífica and Texas declared war on Mexico, joining the war on the Allied side.
On September 1st, 1939, {{w|Nazi Germany}} invaded {{w|Poland}}, starting the Second World War. Like before, Pacífica announced its neutrality and stayed out of the war until 1941, when [[Social Republic of Mexico (Disunited States)|Mexican]] forces launched a surprise attack on the Kingdom and [[Texas (Disunited States|Texas]]. Mexican bombers bombed the military fort of St. Joseph in Gulfa. In response, Pacífica and Texas declared war on Mexico, joining the war on the Allied side.


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On March 6th, 2004, [[Prince Dayton of Pacífica|Prince Dayton]] was born, becoming the first royal birth in the 21st Century and the first royal birth since his uncle, Prince Phillip in 1990. Also in the same year, Juan Castro, a member of the terrorist organization Oppressed Mexican’s Liberation Army, bombed the Los Angeles City Hall, killing Mayor Eric Hernandez. In response to the attack, the Pacífican Armed Forces began Operation Avenger, which almost completely annihilated domestic terrorism in the Sonora and Chihuahua regions.  
On March 6th, 2004, [[Prince Dayton of Pacífica|Prince Dayton]] was born, becoming the first royal birth in the 21st Century and the first royal birth since his uncle, Prince Phillip in 1990. Also in the same year, Juan Castro, a member of the terrorist organization Oppressed Mexican’s Liberation Army, bombed the Los Angeles City Hall, killing Mayor Eric Hernandez. In response to the attack, the Pacífican Armed Forces began Operation Avenger, which almost completely annihilated domestic terrorism in the Sonora and Chihuahua regions.  
[[File:StudentProtests.png|right|thumb|300px|Students and Parents protesting the Secondary Language Act (2005).]]
[[File:StudentProtests.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Students and Parents protesting the Secondary Language Act (2005).]]
On June 6th, 2005, the Secondary Language Act was passed in His Majesty’s Parliament, which required students to learn Spanish, German, and Chinese before applying for college. This caused outrage among parents and students, since many non-bilingual students were denied college acceptance. This led to the Student Strike of 2005,  which saw over 100,000 students walk out of class and protest the new act. In May of 2006, [[James I of Pacífica|James I]] used his royal privileges to repel the Secondary Language Act, which boosted the popularity of the monarchy with younger people.
On June 6th, 2005, the Secondary Language Act was passed in His Majesty’s Parliament, which required students to learn Spanish, German, and Chinese before applying for college. This caused outrage among parents and students, since many non-bilingual students were denied college acceptance. This led to the Student Strike of 2005,  which saw over 100,000 students walk out of class and protest the new act. In May of 2006, [[James I of Pacífica|James I]] used his royal privileges to repel the Secondary Language Act, which boosted the popularity of the monarchy with younger people.


On April 10th, 2008, Pacífica, along with other members of the NAU, adopted the American Dollar as currency in an attempt to unite the North American Union under one currency, like the Euro in Europe.
On April 10th, 2008, Pacífica, along with other members of the NAU, adopted the American Dollar as currency in an attempt to unite the North American Union under one currency, like the Euro in Europe.


==Government and Politics==
==Government==
Pacífica is a {{w|Federalism|Federal}} {{w|Constitutional Monarchy}}. The government was established by the Constitution of Pacífica, which was passed on May 5th, 1848. The nation's legislature is His Majesty's Parliament and is the sole national legislative body. The [[Monarchy of Pacífica|Monarch]] is the nations unelected, hereditary head of state. The [[Prime Minister of Pacífica|Prime Minister]] is the elected head of government. The Prime Minister is voted directly by the people of Pacífica.
 
===Monarchy===
The Monarch of Pacífica, known as the King or Queen, is the hereditary head of state and national figurehead of Pacífica. Although recognized as the head of state by the Constitution of Pacífica, the monarch's powers are greatly limited, with a majority of executive power falling on the Prime Minister. Despite this, The monarch still have some executive authority over the nation, known as royal privileges.
 
According the Constitution, the monarch has the power to approve or deny any law passed in His Majesty's Parliament, repel a law without legislative approval, and conduct diplomacy without legislative approval. Although the monarch may use their royal privileges whenever they please, they are usually reserved for times of national crisis. The current monarch is [[James I of Pacífica|James I]], who ascended the throne after the death of his father, [[Dayton III of Pacífica|Dayton III]].
 
===His Majesty's Parliament===
His Majesty's Parliament is the nation's legislature. It was established on May 5th, 1848 after the passage of the Constitution of Pacífica and succeeds the Californian Senate. His Majesty's Parliament is comprised of two elected houses, [[His Majesty's Senate (Pacífica)|His Majesty's Senate]] and the [[House of Deputies (Pacífica)|House of Deputies]].
 
His Majesty's Senate is comprised of 96 seats. Members of His Majesty's Senate are known as Senators. Senators are elected by the people of each state, rather than a legislative district, and are elected every national election. His Majesty's Senate debates and votes on bills passed in the House of Deputies. If a bill passes in the His Majesty's Senate, then it goes to the Prime Minister for approval.
 
The House of Deputies is comprised of 260 seats. Members of the House of Deputies are known as Deputies. Deputies are technically elected every national election, but some seats are elected based on state election laws. The House of Deputies debates and passes laws proposed by Deputies. If a bill passes in the House of Deputies, then it is sent to His Majesty's Senate, who also debate and vote on it.
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
==Military==
==Military==
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