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	Since [[World War II]] there have been few violent flare-ups. Both laborers and industry executives seem to have found ways to reach agreements, looking back uneasily at the loss of life during the Labor Wars. Neither side has made dramatic moves to change federal laws, content to focus on local scenes. When tempers become frayed, the threat of federal involvement is usually more than enough to bring both sides back to the table to resolve the matter themselves.		Since [[World War II]] there have been few violent flare-ups. Both laborers and industry executives seem to have found ways to reach agreements, looking back uneasily at the loss of life during the Labor Wars. Neither side has made dramatic moves to change federal laws, content to focus on local scenes. When tempers become frayed, the threat of federal involvement is usually more than enough to bring both sides back to the table to resolve the matter themselves.


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An Uneasy Truce

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	==An Uneasy Truce==		==An Uneasy Truce==

	While the growth of the influence of the [[Labor Party]] helped to quell the violence in many areas, in others it only increased the bloodshed. Some regions, particularly northeastern Texas, were bastions of people opposed to the controls the [[Labor Party]] pushed ~~for~~. Although the number of violent incidents decreased after the early 1920's, the violence of the remaining incidents often grew more fierce. The average death toll for skirmishes in 1931 was close to 200. The fact that there were only fifteen conflicts as opposed to ninety-six kept the total death toll of 2,783 in 1931 under the record high of 2,906 from 1918.		While the growth of the influence of the [[Labor Party]] helped to quell the violence in many areas, in others it only increased the bloodshed. Some regions, particularly northeastern Texas, were bastions of people opposed to the controls for which the [[Labor Party]] pushed. Although the number of violent incidents decreased after the early 1920's, the violence of the remaining incidents often grew more fierce. The average death toll for skirmishes in 1931 was close to 200. The fact that there were only fifteen conflicts as opposed to ninety-six kept the total death toll of 2,783 in 1931 under the record high of 2,906 from 1918.

	The primary reason, in fact the only reason, most modern historians believe, that the Labor Wars ended in 1939 is the [[Lone Star Republic]]'s involvement in [[World War II]]. With such manpower overseas and resources stretched at home an uneasy truce was formed between the two sides that continues to this day.		The primary reason, in fact the only reason, most modern historians believe, that the Labor Wars ended in 1939 is the [[Lone Star Republic]]'s involvement in [[World War II]]. With such manpower overseas and resources stretched at home an uneasy truce was formed between the two sides that continues to this day.

	Since [[World War II]] there have been few violent flare-ups. Both laborers and industry executives seem to have found ways to reach agreements, looking back uneasily at the loss of life during the Labor Wars. Neither side has made dramatic moves to change federal laws, content to focus on local scenes. When tempers become frayed the threat of federal involvement is usually more than enough to bring both sides back to the table to resolve the matter themselves.		Since [[World War II]] there have been few violent flare-ups. Both laborers and industry executives seem to have found ways to reach agreements, looking back uneasily at the loss of life during the Labor Wars. Neither side has made dramatic moves to change federal laws, content to focus on local scenes. When tempers become frayed, the threat of federal involvement is usually more than enough to bring both sides back to the table to resolve the matter themselves.

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The Growth of the Labor Party

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	Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as, through tense negotiations, terms were reached with which both sides could live.		Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as, through tense negotiations, terms were reached with which both sides could live.

	On some issues, common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925 violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by ~~facillitating~~ the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."		On some issues, common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925, violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run -- again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by facilitating the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."

	In 1926 John Gomez became the fourteenth President of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with a small victory of 50% to 48%. Despite his promises, it was ~~while~~ Gomez ~~was president that~~ the largest increases in federal laws since the beginning of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In 1927 the Social Security and Medical Care Act was passed, which guarantees pensions and medical treatment for all citizens who work for at least 40 years. Also passed while Gomez was president was the Fairness Act of 1928, which put in place many of the regulations on businesses in regards to child labor and medical treatment for injured workers as well as putting in place a 40 hour work week.		In 1926 John Gomez became the fourteenth President of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with a small victory of 50% to 48%. Despite his promises, it was Gomez's presidency which saw the largest increases in federal laws since the beginning of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In 1927 the Social Security and Medical Care Act was passed, which guarantees pensions and medical treatment for all citizens who work for at least 40 years. Also passed while Gomez was president was the Fairness Act of 1928, which put in place many of the regulations on businesses in regards to child labor and medical treatment for injured workers as well as putting in place a 40 hour work week.

	In a backlash following the massive growth of federal laws, the [[Labor Party]] did not hold the presidency again until 1946. Many of the laws proved popular however and were not removed. Some were altered, particularly the 40 hour work week was increased to a 45 hour work week in 1932. However, the [[Labor Party]] had found a great deal of support and continued to do well at running candidates for office, particularly at local levels.		In a backlash following the massive growth of federal laws, the [[Labor Party]] did not hold the presidency again until 1946. Many of the laws proved popular however and were not removed. Some were altered, particularly the 40 hour work week was increased to a 45 hour work week in 1932. However, the [[Labor Party]] had found a great deal of support and continued to do well at running candidates for office, particularly at local levels.

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The Growth of the Labor Party

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	Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as, through tense negotiations, terms were reached with which both sides could live.		Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as, through tense negotiations, terms were reached with which both sides could live.

	On some issues common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925 violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by facillitating the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."		On some issues, common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925 violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by facillitating the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."

	In 1926 John Gomez became the fourteenth President of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with a small victory of 50% to 48%. Despite his promises, it was while Gomez was president that the largest increases in federal laws since the beginning of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In 1927 the Social Security and Medical Care Act was passed, which guarantees pensions and medical treatment for all citizens who work for at least 40 years. Also passed while Gomez was president was the Fairness Act of 1928, which put in place many of the regulations on businesses in regards to child labor and medical treatment for injured workers as well as putting in place a 40 hour work week.		In 1926 John Gomez became the fourteenth President of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with a small victory of 50% to 48%. Despite his promises, it was while Gomez was president that the largest increases in federal laws since the beginning of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In 1927 the Social Security and Medical Care Act was passed, which guarantees pensions and medical treatment for all citizens who work for at least 40 years. Also passed while Gomez was president was the Fairness Act of 1928, which put in place many of the regulations on businesses in regards to child labor and medical treatment for injured workers as well as putting in place a 40 hour work week.

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The Growth of the Labor Party

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	On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act (under the "lame duck clause" of the LSR constitution). As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.		On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act (under the "lame duck clause" of the LSR constitution). As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.

	Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as ~~ground where~~ both sides could live ~~with were reached through tense negotations~~.		Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as, through tense negotiations, terms were reached with which both sides could live.

	On some issues common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925 violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by facillitating the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."		On some issues common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925 violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by facillitating the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."

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	In 1921, with a 53% - 45% vote, as well as a great deal of funding from the trade associations, Andrew Smith became the twelfth president of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with Timothy Sparrow as his vice president. Just over a year later Andrew Smith, under intense pressure from business-backed politicians signed the narrowly passed Labor Regulation Act. The next day Vice President Timothy Sparrow challenged President Smith to a duel, claiming damage to his personal honor, charging that Smith had violated the promise of neutrality under which Sparrow had agreed to run with Smith.		In 1921, with a 53% - 45% vote, as well as a great deal of funding from the trade associations, Andrew Smith became the twelfth president of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with Timothy Sparrow as his vice president. Just over a year later Andrew Smith, under intense pressure from business-backed politicians signed the narrowly passed Labor Regulation Act. The next day Vice President Timothy Sparrow challenged President Smith to a duel, claiming damage to his personal honor, charging that Smith had violated the promise of neutrality under which Sparrow had agreed to run with Smith.

	On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act. As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.		On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act (under the "lame duck clause" of the LSR constitution). As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.

	Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as ground where both sides could live with were reached through tense negotations.		Many of the trade associations, finding no traction in the government after Sparrow took the office of President, began ceding some issues with the labor unions. The violence slowly dwindled over the remainder of Sparrow's presidency as ground where both sides could live with were reached through tense negotations.

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	In response, many of the unions began fighting back politically, officially forming the [[Labor Party]] in 1920 to back the run of John Gomez and Samuel Harrison for President and Vice President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. Running against them were Andrew Smith and Timothy Sparrow claiming the federal government should not take a stand and that the government should never be run by anyone who would so clearly divide the country as Gomez and Harrison would.		In response, many of the unions began fighting back politically, officially forming the [[Labor Party]] in 1920 to back the run of John Gomez and Samuel Harrison for President and Vice President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. Running against them were Andrew Smith and Timothy Sparrow claiming the federal government should not take a stand and that the government should never be run by anyone who would so clearly divide the country as Gomez and Harrison would.

	In 1921, with a 53% - 45% ~~margin~~, as well as a great deal of funding from the trade associations, Andrew Smith became the twelfth president of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with Timothy Sparrow as his vice president. Just over a year later Andrew Smith, under intense pressure from business-backed politicians signed the narrowly passed Labor Regulation Act. The next day Vice President Timothy Sparrow challenged President Smith to a duel, claiming damage to his personal honor, charging that Smith had violated the promise of neutrality under which Sparrow had agreed to run with Smith.		In 1921, with a 53% - 45% vote, as well as a great deal of funding from the trade associations, Andrew Smith became the twelfth president of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with Timothy Sparrow as his vice president. Just over a year later Andrew Smith, under intense pressure from business-backed politicians signed the narrowly passed Labor Regulation Act. The next day Vice President Timothy Sparrow challenged President Smith to a duel, claiming damage to his personal honor, charging that Smith had violated the promise of neutrality under which Sparrow had agreed to run with Smith.

	On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act. As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.		On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act. As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.
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	On some issues common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925 violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by facillitating the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."		On some issues common ground could not be reached quickly. Towards the end of 1925 violence began increasing again as the next series of federal elections approached. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison decided to run again representing the [[Labor Party]]. Running against them were Aaron Jaccobs and Harold Payton representing the [[Free Soil Party]]. In this election, Aaron Jaccobs ran as "the man necessary to end these Labor Wars," by facillitating the ongoing discussions betwen the unions and trade associations. He made no bones about believing that the unions were holding out for a Gomez win rather than settling things personally. Gomez, who had been an early favorite to win after an enormous popularity boost for his refusal to run against Timothy Sparrow, found himself in a very tight race. John Gomez and Samuel Harrison toned down their speeches from the previous election, invoking the example Timothy Sparrow had set over the past four years and promising to be "mediators rather than dictators," and to "not bring the power of the national government to bear unless absolutely necessary."

	In 1926 John Gomez became the fourteenth President of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with a small victory of 50-48 ~~percent~~. Despite his promises, it was while Gomez was president that the largest increases in federal laws since the beginning of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In 1927 the Social Security and Medical Care Act was passed, which guarantees pensions and medical treatment for all citizens who work for at least 40 years. Also passed while Gomez was president was the Fairness Act of 1928, which put in place many of the regulations on businesses in regards to child labor and medical treatment for injured workers as well as putting in place a 40 hour work week.		In 1926 John Gomez became the fourteenth President of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with a small victory of 50% to 48%. Despite his promises, it was while Gomez was president that the largest increases in federal laws since the beginning of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In 1927 the Social Security and Medical Care Act was passed, which guarantees pensions and medical treatment for all citizens who work for at least 40 years. Also passed while Gomez was president was the Fairness Act of 1928, which put in place many of the regulations on businesses in regards to child labor and medical treatment for injured workers as well as putting in place a 40 hour work week.

	In a backlash following the massive growth of federal laws, the [[Labor Party]] did not hold the presidency again until 1946. Many of the laws proved popular however and were not removed. Some were altered, particularly the 40 hour work week was increased to a 45 hour work week in 1932. However, the [[Labor Party]] had found a great deal of support and continued to do well at running candidates for office, particularly at local levels.		In a backlash following the massive growth of federal laws, the [[Labor Party]] did not hold the presidency again until 1946. Many of the laws proved popular however and were not removed. Some were altered, particularly the 40 hour work week was increased to a 45 hour work week in 1932. However, the [[Labor Party]] had found a great deal of support and continued to do well at running candidates for office, particularly at local levels.

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	In response, many of the unions began fighting back politically, officially forming the [[Labor Party]] in 1920 to back the run of John Gomez and Samuel Harrison for President and Vice President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. Running against them were Andrew Smith and Timothy Sparrow claiming the federal government should not take a stand and that the government should never be run by anyone who would so clearly divide the country as Gomez and Harrison would.		In response, many of the unions began fighting back politically, officially forming the [[Labor Party]] in 1920 to back the run of John Gomez and Samuel Harrison for President and Vice President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. Running against them were Andrew Smith and Timothy Sparrow claiming the federal government should not take a stand and that the government should never be run by anyone who would so clearly divide the country as Gomez and Harrison would.

	In 1921, with a 53 - 45 margin, as well as a great deal of funding from the trade associations, Andrew Smith became the twelfth president of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with Timothy Sparrow as his vice president. Just over a year later Andrew Smith, under intense pressure from business-backed politicians signed the narrowly passed Labor Regulation Act. The next day Vice President Timothy Sparrow challenged President Smith to a duel, claiming damage to his personal honor, charging that Smith had violated the promise of neutrality under which Sparrow had agreed to run with Smith.		In 1921, with a 53% - 45% margin, as well as a great deal of funding from the trade associations, Andrew Smith became the twelfth president of the [[Lone Star Republic]] with Timothy Sparrow as his vice president. Just over a year later Andrew Smith, under intense pressure from business-backed politicians signed the narrowly passed Labor Regulation Act. The next day Vice President Timothy Sparrow challenged President Smith to a duel, claiming damage to his personal honor, charging that Smith had violated the promise of neutrality under which Sparrow had agreed to run with Smith.

	On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act. As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.		On March 17th, 1922, Timothy Sparrow killed Andrew Smith and took the office of President of the [[Lone Star Republic]]. In an executive order the same day he voided the Labor Regulation Act. As the Constitution of the [[Lone Star Republic]] requires there was to be another election held. However, John Gomez, the obvious challenger, refused to run against Sparrow, noting that, "Timothy Sparrow is a man of honor who has proven himself a patriot of the Lone Star Republic to a degree unchallengeable. As far as I am concerned, he is the President of the Lone Star Republic." With public approval nearly unanimous, Congress passed an an amendment to the Constitution allowing Vice Presidents to claim office in the event of the death of the President without election if all those who previously ran against them back them for the office.