Quick Overview: Our empire was based in California, or Marjoria, and was separate from most of the other empires. We did not choose to expand much since there were vast mountain ranges to the east, conflicts going on to the south, and a poor environment up north. We relied on trade with the Native Americans at first then set sail for Russia Spain, China and East Asia.
Spain
Like Spain, our empire was able to conquer native people with ease. Spain did this because they were more technologically advanced than the Incas and Aztecs. The same goes for our empire because we chose to trade with China and gained access to better artillery.
Ming Dynasty
When comparing our empire to the Ming Dynasty, you will notice that the Ming Dynasty often came in to conflict with the Mongols and were under their rule for about a century. However, our empire was relatively peaceful, having simply conquered Native Americans with not much effort.
Aztec Empire
When looking at the Aztecs, they have a “loosely structured and unstable conquest state, which witnessed frequent rebellions by its subject people.” Because our empire was much smaller and had a very complex but stable government, there is no rebellions or conflicts.
Ottomans
When you look at the Ottoman Empire you can see why they thrived. That is because this empire was built around so many different cultures. However, this is where our empire lacked what I think is necessary for any empire; diversity in culture and ethnicity.
Portugal
Very similar to Portugal, our empire maintained a strong trading network along our coastline. We chose to sail towards China, Spain and Russia, forming relations with them much like Portugal did with their voyages down the west coast of Africa.
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