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==== Jan Kaspar Knip and the "American Way" (1931) ====

Jan Kaspar Knip, inducted as Raedspensionaris in 1931, introduced the concept of the "American Way." Knip believed that New Netherland, as the first nation to gain independence in North America, had the responsibility to lead the construction of an independent "American Community of Nations," together sharing ideals against European neocolonialism and corruption, while building stronger ties with each other. Knip took many steps in the hopes of realizing this dream. He began new diplomatic relations with the Republic of Florida. Most notably, Knip involved New Netherland during the [[Virginia#Yorktown Landings, and the Conservative Coup (1934)|Virginian Coup of 1934]], where New Netherland sponsored and supported Virginian revolutionaries in overthrowing the Prohibitionists, which had been in power in Virginia since the [[Virginia#Virginian Civil War, and Prohibitionist Rule (1911-1914)|Virginian Civil War (1911)]]. In 1936, Knip lauded New England Prime Minister Montgomery for his statement against the sending of New England troops to fight the [[Great War]], while criticizing [[Tussenland]] for joining the war on the Cordial League's side. By late 1936, Knip expressed vague interest in supporting New England's separatism from Great Britain.

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