In Richmond, Virginia, the banners of the New Confederacy flew over its capital, while State legislators gathered to discuss matters of importance.
In the wake of America's internal collapse, and the death of the Union. The South had indeed "risen again." As many had said it would since the Civil War ended decades prior.
But with the Union dead and buried, the former United States now found itself broken up into many smaller factions, each of which was more antagonistic to one another than they were friendly.
The New Confederacy held its own borders proudly. And for the most part, it prospered. Early on, there were some riots as its formation was proclaimed in Richmond, which sparked unrest in certain minority communities.
But they were quickly cracked down upon with the right arm of the law. And those who remained now cowed to Richmond and its unstained banners.
