 The year is 1793. Washington begins a second term as president. America is not a superpower. America is not a power at all. It is a new nation, struggling to make its new representative government work in an ancient world still dominated by royalty and kings. Burdened by debts from the American Revolution, the United States depends on its former enemy, Great Britain, for the majority of its trade. Across the Atlantic, America's ally in the Revolutionary War, France, is in the midst of its own popular revolution, going so far as to execute their king, Louis XVI. The people of France rise up, violently overthrowing the aristocracy. These common people form the national convention and seize the levers of power as thousands are murdered. The revolution of the Enlightenment has spread, but in a way that many in the United States fear. War breaks out against the Republic of France, as the monarchies of Europe unite. Over a dozen surrounding countries join the war to stop France's new government and prevent a people's revolution within their own borders. France turns to its old ally, the United States. France was there for the United States during America's Revolution. Now they feel it's America's turn to stand with France. In America, support for France, a fellow republic, is strong. But what can America do? The United States' young economy is dependent on trade with Great Britain, whose powerful navy exerts control over most of the Atlantic. America has no navy and no permanent army. It has also recently suffered a massive military defeat under General Sinclair in the Ohio River Valley against the combined tribes of the Western Confederacy. Surrounded by enemies in a world descending into war, how can America survive? And what can you do to ensure that it does? Journey back now into history and step into the shoes of the founders of our nation, as you attempt to guide our country through a critical period of the world at war.