History of Eagleia

The following is History of the notable events which have occurred/are occurring in Eagleia.

Holidays
The following are National Holidays Eagleia celebrates every year, most international holidays are celebrated as well:


 * March 6th - Constitution Day.
 * April 21st - The Queen's Birthday.
 * June 15th - Federation Day.

Beginnings :
Summary of Beginnings: On ~3/6/2009 at 10:47:06 AM~ International time, The Queen signed the Constitution of Eagleia and therefore brought Eagleia into existence (officially as the Union and Empire of Eagleia). For some time Eagleia was in peace as it slowly built itself up. However on 16th March 2009 Eagleia was attacked, soon peace was settled, but it was short lived. Shortly following the peace agreement, Eagleia was attacked again, this time by another nation. Her Majesty's Eagleian Armed Forces successfully retaliated and forced the warring nation to declare peace. Some time following, Eagleia enters into an alliance of nations and soon following quickly rebuilds after devastation in the two first wars. The nation rapidly increased itself in size and power even after successfully finishing rebuilding.

Early History

 * On ~3/6/2009 at 10:47:06 AM~ International time, The Queen signed the Constitution of Eagleia bringing the nation into existence.
 * On 13th March 2009 Eagleia celebrated 1 week of existence.

War
On 16th March 2009 Eagleia was attacked, the Queen who was planned to stay in Eagleia for 3 weeks, was evacuated. The Grand Congress, after a short time of seating, just over one week, was dissolved, elections were held soon to elect members to the 1st Congress. The Government resigned and all institutions below the Crown went effectively into anarchy after riots began. The attack was an unexpected one, Eagleia's foreign policy cleared showed no interest in war whatsoever, what the attacker did was an undignified action.

The day following peace was achieved through success in diplomatic missions and foreign policies. However the peace was short lived, yet another nation, acting in an undignified way, declared war without warning and attacked two times in a row. Police were sent into keep order soon after the attack. Her Majesty's Eaglian Armed Forces were deployed and victoriously retaliated.

On 18th March 2009 the war ended after opposing nation proposed peace, frightened by Eagleia's successful retaliations. The following day, A special committee was formed to take the opinion of the electorate to see who shall become Chancellor, votes came in fast, within 18 hours all information was gathered. The Queen summoned the new Chancellor-presumptive and invited him to form a new government and become Her Majesty's Federal Chancellor. Following that, the 1st Congress was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen at the Capitol Building soon after. Eagleia was once again in peace.

March

 * 19th
 * Eagleia enters into the alliance Veritas Aequitas.
 * Eagelia enters into the Yellow team.
 * 20th
 * Eagleia celebrates 2 weeks of existence.
 * Queen Elizabeth II, who was in Eagleia for 2 weeks, departs from Eagleton DV International Airport a few hours after the celebrations.
 * 21st - Most of the nation is rebuilt after destruction in the two first wars.
 * 24th - The Council of Religions, seeing that Sikhism is the most practiced religion in the week, decides to make it the semi-official religion of Eagleia for the time being. Offically however, Eagleia's religous status is mixed.
 * 25th - Tax rates increase nationwide as many people begin earning more money after Eagleia becomes well built up. This leads small protests outside the Ministry for Economy, which are soon ended after a speech from the Minister for Economy explaning the reasons and benefits of this change.
 * 26 - Green Peace protesters demand the Government declare a "National Earth Day". The desicion is made to do so. Soon afterwards, the Environmental quality of Eagleia increases. Later that day, with permission of the Governor General, the Chancellor of the time opens a new Environmental Ministry.
 * 27th - Eagleia takes interest in trading after some offers are made.
 * 28th - The population of Eagleia grows rapidly from 5000 working citizens to 6000 working citizens, making a population much over 7000 in total, as the 29th drew closer.

April

 * 9th - The Revolutionary party comes to power after polling and a general election. After choosing thier best members as candidates for the Government, they are sworn into Her Majesty's Government in Eagleia as the 2nd Imperial Ministry.
 * 18th - Judaism is the most praticed religion.
 * 30th - The Revolutionary party loses its super majority and the Federal Party comes to power, planning to implement federal reforms. The question of the new Chancellor and Ministry begins to get planned. The leader of the party will be invited by the Governor General to form a government in the Queen's name the next day, on 1st May.

May

 * 1st - On May Day 2009, the Federal Party comes to power. Yet again, through popularity shown in polling, Sheldon manages to stay Chancellor of Eagleia, through a deal with the leader of the Federal Party. Later this day, The Conservative Party, headed by Sheldon, cuts off ties with the Revolutionary party and sides with the Federals in exchange for getting to remain Chancellor.
 * 5th - Eagleia celebrates 2 months of existence. Huge celebrations are held. The Queen comes for a quick one day Royal Visit and opens the Eagleia Heritage Centre. The Eagleian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is formally introduced to the public as the 1st Amendment (and 14th article) of the Constitution of the Union and Empire of Eagleia (although these rights existed from the beginning by convention, there was public demand for them to be enshrined in the Constitution).
 * 6th - Taoism is the most practiced religion.
 * 22nd - The Democratic-Conservative Alliance, consisting of the NDP, EDP, Conservative and Progressive Democrats parties, win a new general snap election and take control of Her Majesty's Government with, for the first time in Eagleian history, a super-majority in the House of Representatives. They are also granted permission to name 2 people who will be appointed to the House of Lords, which is very rare to happen.

May/June

 * Eagleia celebrated 3 months of existence.
 * Several small colonies' governments of Eagleia's Empire begins talk on a pathway to a more equal and greater nation.

June

 * 3rd - Protests begin for a fair, united and greater federated Eagleia.
 * 10th - Her Majesty the Queen arrives in Eagleia for an official Royal Visit for 2 weeks.
 * 12th - Eagleia celebrates HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II's official birthday with a trooping of Military colors and honors.
 * 13th - Congress finalizes formal talks on Federation. A Royal Commission into the issue of Federation reports it's findings and gives it's recomendations.
 * 14th
 * Eagleia celebrates 100 days of existence. Her Majesty opens Congress personally.
 * Federation Act is passed by Congress and given Royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II personally. It will take effect the following day on Eagleia's 101st day.
 * 15th - Federation Act takes effect. The empire and union is dismantled.. Reforms in the government are made and a Federation set up. Celebrations are held and presided over by The Queen.
 * 17th - Sikhism is the religion chosen for monthly promotion, by being the latest heavily practiced religion.
 * 28th - The republican sector of the Democratic-Conservative Alliance emerges. The 'republican' sector does not want abolition of the monarchy, but instead to reform more old institutions.

July

 * 1st - The Congress, after waiting for federation to pass and Eagleia to have stable and satisfactory government, passes and publishes a fully codified Constitution. The Queen makes a quick Royal Visit to open a new session of Congress and sign the now fully codified Constitution into law..
 * 15th - Following a decision by Sheldon.H to retire as Prime Minister and leader of his party (The Conservative-Democratic Alliance Party) due to old age, a general election is triggered by Governor General, also due to fact that the House of Representatives voted for one.
 * 16th - Angelus.P is chosen as leader of CDA Party. On the same day the general election, with an outcome which gave 55% of seats in the House of Representatives to the CDAP, means that she becomes Prime Minister elect of Eagleia.
 * 17th - Angelus.P and her chosen Ministry is sworn in as Prime Minister and fellow Ministers by the Governor General. They are also sworn into Her Majesty's Privy Council for Eagleia.