Deloria, Vine, Jr. "Why the U.S. Never Fought the Indians"
Divergence: 1813 CE
What if: In 1813, southern AmerInds joined with Tecumseh to oppose both the US and Britain in the War of 1812, earning themselves a seat at Ghent.
Summary: Sharing North America leads to a more humane society, despite such troubles as the presidential succession crisis of 1876 and the buffalo war of 1880.
Published: In Christian Century, Jan. 7-14, 1976.