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Imperator Legarus, ruling from Venceia, attempted to address the growing regional tensions through constitutional changes within Caphiria. His introduction of a new constitution aimed at delineating the national frame of government, establishing a social contract between citizens and the state, and protecting the empire's people. However, the Vermilion Act and similar separatist actions highlighted the disunity within Caphiria, as regions like Verona and Alexandria demanded greater autonomy.

In 1626, the situation reached a tipping point when revolutionaries, taking control of Saleria, a small city on the outskirts of Serdica, demanded independence. The Cartadanian Army, known as the Legio Septentrionalis, and Pelaxian forces played a crucial role in preventing the imperial legion's intervention, partly due to the imperium's losses in the [[Second Termian War]]. This development led to the creation of the [[Compactum Caridonis]], an agreement between newly-established [[Vachena]] and Cartadania, under which the two territories would remain separate for the duration of the imperial occupation of Vachena (approximately 100 years), while Cartadania would be granted independence.

In the early years of its existence, the nascent republic underwent a series of name changes that reflected its evolving identity. Initially established as the Caridon Federation in September 1630, this name encapsulated the diverse collection of provinces and territories that had come together in the aftermath of the Great Schism to assert their independence from the Caphirian imperium. However, merely a month later, on 30 October 1630, the nation underwent a slight but significant alteration, rebranding itself as the Caridon Federal Republic. This subtle shift in nomenclature was indicative of the republic's commitment to the principles of federalism and self-governance, which would go on to play a pivotal role in shaping its political landscape and identity as it continued to grow and evolve. The ratification of the Caridon Federal Republic's constitution in October 1630 marked the culmination of these efforts, establishing a new, independent nation in northern Sarpedon. This period of struggle for independence paved the way for Cartadania's emergence as a sovereign state, separate from Caphirian rule, and set the stage for its subsequent development as a unique and culturally rich nation.

== Commonwealth Era ==

{{See also|Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth}}

1696 marked the beginning of what would become known as the Lusian Rebellion, where civilian groups sought to dismantle the organizations and people who placed them in precarious economic standing, but it was far from the height of the period. The government in Meridia, as a consequence of its colonial and exploratory habits in conjunction with Albalitor, had long since established outposts in southern Crona, dotted along the Songun peninsula and various island groups nearby. Many companies headquartered back in Cartadania proper had opened operations in those various outposts for exploitation of resources to be sent back to Sarpedon. Many of them employed low-income individuals from the mainland to work in various industries, but most paid very poorly and also exported goods back to mainland Cartadania at a greater cost to citizens than when exporting abroad. This further exacerbated the worsening conditions in the Lusia region until the nascent of the Ano Vermelho a year after the rebellion began.

[[File:AnoVermelho3.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Events of the Ano Vermelho near [[Aumiers]].]]

The epicenter of the conflict was south-central Alexandria, where the discontent manifested most prominently, especially around Meridia. This grassroots movement escalated into widespread violence, resulting in the murder and forced exile of over two thousand upper-class citizens from their homes and communities. The upper echelons of society, in control of the government, faced a formidable challenge as the economy and various sectors succumbed to the weight of the unrest. The period became so granular that violence became prevalent, even amongst family members of varying economic standing, leading to a lot of distrust amongst the upper middle and upper class. The Ano Vermelho represented an aggressive shift in ideals from dismantling the ability to create the problems to eliminating the perpetuators of the issue itself.

Prior to 1710, the president of Cartadania wielded judicial authority, a configuration that underwent significant reconsideration as questions about power were called into question. Acknowledging the need for a clear separation of powers, the revised constitution of 1710 stripped the president of all judicial functions, marking a departure from prior practices. The heart of this constitutional reform lay in the elevation of the Supreme Court to an unprecedented position of prominence. The Court, once relatively restrained in its involvement in lower court cases, became the paramount arbiter of legal matters within the nation. Its jurisdiction expanded, encompassing a broader range of cases and issues. Simultaneously, the number of Justices on the Supreme Court increased from five to nine, a configuration designed to enhance the diversity of perspectives and ensure a more comprehensive adjudication of legal matters. This structural expansion has endured over the centuries, shaping the Court's role in Cartadanian governance. With these changes, the Supreme Court emerged as the guardian of Cartadania's constitutional principles. Its decisions became central to the interpretation and application of the law, setting important precedents that would guide the nation through subsequent challenges and transformations, and in thought, preventing another fallout like that of the Lusian Rebellion.

The early 18th century was a very prosperous period for Cartadania itself, growing back into alignment with the rest of the union as a whole. However, there were conflicts and rebellions elsewhere in the union between the 1740s and 1760s, with political turmoil being a particular focal point of the nation. While Cartadania officially added two new states to its union, [[São Ricardo]] and [[Triessa]] in 1722 and 1737, respectively, increasing its permanent foothold on Urlazio, more tense events across the union began to unfold as the century progressed.

External geopolitical forces and shifts in power dynamics among neighboring and proximal nations played a significant role in Cartadania's fate as a young nation. As tensions mounted, foreign entities sought to exploit the internal divisions within the Commonwealth. The 1772 partition, a result of intricate political maneuvers, saw the partial dismantling of the Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth and the reconfiguration of national borders for the first time since its formation, excluding annexations. The Commonwealth was further partitioned in 1793, greatly reducing its size and power, until 1795 when Alahuela and Albalitor officially split the union, ending an era and ushering in a new period of independence for Cartadania.

== Industrial Revolution and development ==

== 20th century ==

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