HenryBHough
Diamond Member
At that point I do believe The once United States will have dissolved into several nation-states. A few - probably in the middle of the continent - united in a new federation. One based on the principles that united the colonies in the first place but constant at war with raiding parties from other alliances trying to take away those things the "maker" states produce. Like food.
Probably one major "cluster" along a major waterway so goods can be transported between them without having to use aircraft which inevitably would be shot down by the "taker" states.
There likely will be several clusters of those "taker" states. At least some will erect walls around themselves. Not to keep others out - rather to keep folks IN.
I doubt there will be a new inclusive sea-to-sea nation ever again but I would not rule out the possibility if civilization devolves to about 1600 AD levels. Serfdom.
Probably one major "cluster" along a major waterway so goods can be transported between them without having to use aircraft which inevitably would be shot down by the "taker" states.
There likely will be several clusters of those "taker" states. At least some will erect walls around themselves. Not to keep others out - rather to keep folks IN.
I doubt there will be a new inclusive sea-to-sea nation ever again but I would not rule out the possibility if civilization devolves to about 1600 AD levels. Serfdom.