Chapter 3 Yankees and Dixies

After Annabell finished speaking, she looked at the crowd who were looking at each other in bewilderment, and emphasized, "It's been almost 30 years since the Civil War. Today, the South doesn't have the conditions that we had to mobilize the population of each state. If they can't stay, they can sell the plantations back. We don't have the energy to support them and confront the Brazilian government. We must negotiate now."

Although the Brazilian plantation owners were all comrades in the same trench during the Civil War, nearly 30 years have passed, and the groups that remain in the South have transformed. For example, many people in Texas have now switched to become farmers or engaged in animal husbandry. However, the Brazilian plantation owners are limited to the emotions of many years ago, and it is basically impossible to expect these families in the South to provide help.

This was beyond their ability. They had money, but no one had a good reason to recruit people. Where could they find people to help their relatives and friends in Brazil fight? The plantation economy in the southern United States had collapsed, and the environment no longer existed.

"Think carefully about domestic affairs. Our situation is not good either." Annabell glanced at everyone and said, "It has only been a few years since the Democratic Party came to power, and we have finally gotten rid of our disadvantage. We still have a long way to go to regain our status. How can we have time to care about South American affairs at this time?"

As soon as this was said, the entire conference room became extremely dull. Texas has long been a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party. This is because the relationship between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in this era is exactly the opposite of that in later generations.

The Democratic Party in the 21st century is a minority party with white leftists and backed by the high-tech industry. Places like Texas naturally have nothing to do with the Democratic Party in later generations, and are the base of the Republican Party.

But in this era, it is just the opposite. The Democratic Party is the conservative party. The Democratic Party was defeated during the Civil War and lost four consecutive national elections to the Republican Party, which represented the northern factory owners. Now, with great difficulty, the Democrats have come to power and broken the Republican Party's long-term monopoly on the American political arena, ending the Republican Party's dominance since the Civil War.

During the Civil War, the Democratic Party advocated compromise with the Confederacy and was conservative in thought. However, after World War II, the Republican Party turned into a conservative party, while the Democratic Party represented liberal thought.

Naturally, Texas became the Democratic Party's stronghold in this era. In fact, this trend continued for several decades until after World War II, when Texas became the Republican Party's stronghold after a role reversal.

However, although the Democratic Party lost the national election due to the defeat of the Confederate States of the South, it did not die out. This was also due to the sequelae of the Civil War, not to mention that because of the existence of the Sheffield family, the Civil War was larger in scale and spread over a wider area, making the hatred between the North and the South even greater.

So, since the end of the Civil War, although the Democrats have lost four consecutive national elections, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas have not cast any electoral votes for the Republicans, with South Carolina and Louisiana being the exceptions with only one each. Most other states that seceded from the Union also voted overwhelmingly against the Republicans, and local elections in each state have the same mainstream support trend.

Although the Democratic Party cannot win the national election, its base is very solid. This situation lasted until the Cold War, and only recently, Grover Cleveland's election success broke the Republican Party's monopoly on American politics.

Should we care about our so-called relatives and friends or ourselves? This is not a difficult choice. The relatives in Brazil now face the same choice as those present here 30 years ago: should we cut off our own hands or let others cut them off? 30 years ago, they all chose the latter, and the result is the situation today. After World War I, the South was in a state of oppression for a long time.

"In fact, many families who came to us for support exaggerated their losses. If they only lost slaves, the large estates would still be there, but they would have to hire workers again. The land would still be theirs, but the labor costs would have increased. Isn't that how we survived after the war? We didn't all die because of the defeat." Annabell added at the end to emphasize, "Even if Edward were still alive, he would oppose our support. Brazil today has less support than the Confederate States did. If we fight again, the result will be no different from the Civil War."

"They always make us lose money. They sacrifice us all the time to satisfy those bastards' false sense of morality. As a result, the Yankees now think that black people are a scourge. This is retribution." Robert slammed his fist on the table and cursed, "Sooner or later, they will realize that we are on the verge of bankruptcy."

"As long as there is time, everything has a chance." Annabelle's meaning is simple and shocking. Unless all of this generation dies, the hatred will never be resolved. It is precisely because the Yankees in the North have changed their minds in the face of the increasing influx of blacks that the Democratic Party has won the last two elections.

Knock, knock, knock. There were three rhythmic knocks at the door. A servant pushed the door open and took a look at the meeting room. He was deceived by the well-dressed gentlemen. He didn't know that these well-dressed gentlemen had just been complaining like gossips in the vegetable market.

"Madam, Miss Isabella and your grandson William have arrived home." The servant bowed slightly and asked softly, "Should we let them wait for a while? Or bring them up."

"I'll be down right away!" Annabelle stood up slowly. Due to her age, she was a little slow, but this woman had an aura that was enough to shock everyone. Before she left, she said, "That's it. Tell Brazil about my attitude. It's up to them to wait for defeat or negotiate now. But if they want weapons, they have to pay for them. Our family is not a charity. There is no free lunch in the world."

"Guests, the manor has slaughtered a cow and is preparing to use it to entertain you. The lady will be back soon." The maid following Annabell nodded before closing the door.

"Anna is still too inhumane." After closing the door, a man said indignantly.

"Please keep your voice down. Besides, she is right. We have just gotten rid of the oppression. How can we care about our companions who have fled to Brazil? The influence of several financial groups in the north is growing. Who can resist them except Sheffield?"

Another person quickly gestured to silence them and said, "We can't control them. Let them talk to the Brazilian government and reduce the losses. As long as the land estates are still there, what are they afraid of? We have supported them for so long. If they continue like this, the Yankees will really crush us."

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Although we are all Americans, the North is Yankee and the South is Dixie. The Yankees are Republican supporters, and they support the Democratic Party. The two sides can't pee in the same pot. Although we are all in the United States, if possible, everyone here would rather be in the Confederacy.

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