JCC: A Tale of Two Empires:
The First-Anglo Sikh War
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Sikh Empire:
From every side of your glorious state you sense the foreign British presence nearing your soil, day by day they come closer and closer, but you are not scared - the Sikh Empire is a state that was built to fight, regardless of who we are lead by. By the late 1830s the powerful Sikh Empire, ruled by the charismatic Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was the only area of India that had not been conquered by the British East India Company. However, with Ranjit’s death in 1839, and a power vacuum left within the Sikh Empire, the British were given the opportunity to fully impose company rule in India, but they would have to defeat the Sikhs first. Delegates on the Sikh side will have to deal with preparing to fight against the British, as well as issues such as the power vacuum left by Ranjit’s death, treachery and betrayal, and maintaining internal order to avoid governmental collapse. If the Sikhs are able to come together and defeat the British East India Company, they will remain free of the chains of colonialism. If they fail, the empire will fall and the British will finally control all of India. Will you, the court of the Maharaja, fall as the rest of India has fallen, or will you save the empire and bring it even greater glory? Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal! British East India Company: As you walk down the bustling streets of London, you look into the various shops and see ornate clothing woven from beautiful threads of cloth. Consuming the air is the tantalizing scent of rich spices from the East Indies. Now walking towards the shipyard, you marvel at the massive wooden hulls of frigates adorned with the flag of the East India Company. A tear escapes your eye as watch these ships leaving the harbor, realizing that this is your legacy. By 1830, the British East India Company had established itself as an economic and political superpower within the British realm. Beholden to both the British government and its shareholders, this pseudo-private company was given autonomy to operate and administer its colonies on-behalf of the Crown. After decades of imposing its will through various means, the Company has nearly conquered the entire subcontinent of India--the jewel of the British Empire. All that remains is the small, feeble state of the Sikhs. Be wary, however, as the Company must not only complete its task in India, but must also manage its vast holdings across the globe, appease British government officials, and execute the will of its shareholders. The road ahead shall be difficult, but failure must not considered. For the glory of the Company! |
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King of Kings:
In this committee, Delegates will take on the roles of Iran’s senior statesmen at one of the most important periods in Iranian history. The Shah, Reza Pahlavi had seized power and declared himself Shah a little less than 15 years prior to the events of the committee. Since taking power, the new Shah and his cadre have declared their objective to be the restoration of Iran to its former glory, and to achieve this they have set about implementing a wide-scale array of reforms which touch upon every aspect of Iranian society. When the committee starts, many of these reforms have been implemented but there is much work to be done to transform Iran into a powerful, modern and independent nation as envisioned by its Shah. The committee will decide what course to take this ancient and glorious nation as they attempt to reclaim their place in an ever-changing world with crisis after crisis emerging to test their resolve and commitment to preserving and restoring their nation to greatness. Aside from domestic concerns, the delegates will have to forge a path for their country in the international community with powerful imperial vultures fixing their eyes on Iran with its vast strategic value. Iran will face my choices. Who will they ally with? Who will they oppose? Will they have the strength to ward off colonial influence? While the rest of the world descends into war and anarchy will they be able to keep the war from their beloved homeland or will they too be drawn into the greatest conflict the world has ever seen? The fate of Iran hangs in the balance.
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Liberté, Egalité,
After years of oppression and enslavement, Haitians are rising up against French colonialism in the name of French ideals: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité. The time has come for the Haitian people to fight for their rights as humans and against being colonized by the French. With the guidance of cultural leaders, religious figures and military insight, the Haitian people will begin their fight for freedom in the autumn following the May 15th Paris Decree in 1791. You will embody one of these important figures and determine the fate of an island that has thus far known a history of struggle and tragedy. Will this revolution be known as the first successful slave rebellion, or is this fight for freedom futile? Bon chans!
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Money Does Grow on
The Federation of Maple Syrup Producers of Quebec is Canada's guardian of maple syrup. Recently, the Federation experienced the largest theft of product in Canadian history. Producers are on edge, many even outright opposed to the Federation. Can you, the Board of Directors of the Federation of Maple Syrup Producers of Quebec, save Canada's iconic product? The Federation needs strong leadership now more than ever. Remember, money does grow on trees
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Running Around the
In a bustling metropolis of 7.2 million, a wave of pro-democracy protests is currently putting Hong Kong at a standstill. As protesters sweep the streets in Central and Admiralty, bookstore owners start disappearing in Causeway Bay. The crumbling infrastructure in Sham Shui Po and greater Kowloon leaves many at the mercy of the government housing. Growing populations and intergenerational conflict continue to create divisions based on socio - economic status and political affiliation. The rising tensions created by the people, government, and past, pushes Hong Kong to the forefront of regional political dynamics. The Executive Council and the Chief Executive of the SAR are under pressure to figure out the fine balance between the demands of the pro-Beijing and the pro-democracy camps. You as members of ExCO are walking a tightrope between appeasing Beijing and the will of Hong Kongers and must decide: bow to the demands of Beijing or smash the status quo?
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Tyrannical Tin: The
Still reeling from a brutal revolutionary war, charismatic newly elected Bolivian president Victor Paz Estenssoro looks to establish lasting peace in the nation by reaching out across the aisle to make amends with his numerous political adversaries. The Trotsky influenced new leadership contradicts the former conservative government, and the public at large is divided. Many Bolivians are hesitant yet hopeful in their new magnetic leader, and others are indignantly opposed to the new government and the ideological change that it brings. This fragile public opinion hinges completely on Estenssoro fixing the current debilitated post-revolutionary state of Bolivia. He and his merry folk of cabinet members must navigate through Tin Barons leading a passionate workers union,a conservative military junta bent on control, and the uncertain motives of various other rivaling factions. How will these diverse groups of people deal with the failing economy? How will they navigate the post World War II world order? Will they be able to maintain the favor of the Bolivian people? Dive into this chaotic political realm where your allies could be your enemies, your enemies might turn out to be your allies, and the only thing certain is the uncertain future of your homeland.
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