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President de Leeuw then tries to reinforce his power by going against the political norms and tried to form a new government even when they did not hold a clear majority. This angered the opposition party, the Federalists, who then consolidated support in the National Congress and ousted President de Leeuw and Prime Minister Andries Jansz van Emden in a vote of no confidence in 1929. This triggered a National Elections, where the republicans lost to a newly formed opposition coalition, the New Tussenland Alliance (NTA).
=== New Tussenland Alliance
[[File:Tandem Wynwycker deCuyper.jpg|left|thumb|208x208px|Matheeus de Wÿnwÿcker (L), Mette de Cuyper (R)]]
The New Tussenland Alliance (NTA), led by President Matheeus de Wÿnwÿcker, was a political coalition composed of members of the former opposition, which ousted President de Leeuw in 1929, and several members of the previous government who switched sides. Much of the NTA's popularity owed to their vocal opposition against the Republican government and their ambitious schemes. However, the public grew disillusioned with the ineffectiveness of the NTA government. President de Wÿnwÿcker's rule was marked by heavy corruption, triggering protests in many parts of Tussenland, calling for his resignation.
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== Turmoil and transformation (1937-1949) ==
=== '''Onhwendja-Souriz republican
The Republican Government of 1937-1943 was led by President Stoffel v'n-Onhwendja, a politician of Irokees and Amerikaner descent. Onhwendja appointed Théodore Souriz, leader of the Democratic Party, as Prime Minister. The new government's focus was to increase the autonomy and decision-making powers of individual provinces, which they saw as a right that that previous NTA government had trampled by pressuring provinces to participate in the Great War, even when some provinces were reluctant or indifferent.
==== New Irokees renaissance (late 1930s) ====
A new Irokees cultural revival took place during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Many new Irokees writers emerged, contributing literature that embraced a "purer" version of the Irokees language variant. Linguists of the time argued for the recognition of Irokees as a separate language, akin to its status as a creole prior to the 17th century rather than merely a dialect of Amerikaens.
As a result of this cultural revival, Irokees was officially introduced as a co-official language within the province. To this day, Irokees is being utilized in all governmental and formal functions, as well as in everyday signage and language usage.
==== Rise of the Asian Population in Westerzee
The impact of the [[Great War]] on Corea and China in the 1930s contributed to a growing number of Asian immigrants seeking better opportunities in Westerzee. The Onhwendja-Souriz government largely welcomed this increase in the Asian population, resulting in the establishment of numerous Asian communities throughout Westerzee. By the 1940s, Corean, Mandarin, and Cantonese were widely spoken in the province, and the government implemented various pro-Asian immigration policies, such as the Asiatic Migration Act (1940), which increased the quotas for Corean and Chinese immigration into Westerzee. Many Asian individuals were also appointed to government posts and administrative roles, reflecting the region's pro-Asian migration stance.
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Tensions escalated between the Asian population and white nationalists. The Onhwendja-Souriz government faced criticism for what was seen as a slow response to the escalating troubles. The administration largely delegated the handling of the situation to the local Westerzee government. This perceived inaction contributed to the political downfall of the Onhwendja-Souriz government, losing in the 1943 election to the Federalists. The Federalists campaigned on a platform focused on increasing national security, resonating with a significant portion of the rest of the country in the context of the rising tensions.
=== '''Vragtelt-Aelders federalist
==== Escalation of the Westerzee Troubles ====
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In the 1949 presidential elections, Pieter Kristiansen of the Coalition of National Reform and Unity secured a landslide victory.
=== Kristiansen-Wesselszoon
==== Formation of ANAN and intervention in Westerzee ====
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== Growth and ascendance (1955-1979) ==
=== Woon-Wesselszoon administration (1955-1961) ===
In the 1955 elections, the Coalition of National Reform and Unity (CNRU) once again secured victory, leading to [[Joop Woon|Jacobus 'Joop' Woon]] becoming the first Asian-Amerikaner president. He reaffirmed Sÿmün Wesselszoon as Prime Minister. Woon was committed to Westerzee's reconstruction and the introduction of comprehensive economic policies to bolster Tussenland's service and export industries.
==== Economic Rejuvenation Act (1955) ====
In 1956, Woon's cabinet enacted the Economic Rejuvenation Act (1956), which sought to revitalize the service and industrial sectors through targeted investments and incentives. Infrastructure projects in Westerzee were prioritized, focusing on restoring areas affected by the [[Westerzee Troubles]] and creating new employment opportunities.
To further support economic expansion, the administration also introduced financial incentives for exporters, streamlined regulatory processes, and the negotiation of trade partnerships to boost the export of key commodities such as agriculture, oil, and natural gas. The program also prioritized the development of export-related infrastructure to enhance the efficiency of the Tussenland supply chain.
==== New labor laws (1959) and the rising middle class ====
New labor laws were introduced by Woon's cabinet to strike a balance between the demands of the workforce and the needs of businesses. Government representatives, employers, and labor unions, collaboratively set fair wage standards, working conditions, and dispute resolution mechanisms, intended to foster a cooperative environment. Despite rising wages resulting from these policies, the agriculture, oil, and natural resource sectors experienced heightened productivity, leading to expanded exports. The success of these initiatives contributed to the growth of a stable middle class, driven by improved job opportunities and economic prosperity. Also, the electronics industry, particularly in Peoria, gradually emerged during this time.
== See also ==
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