After years of bouncing between Kumeyaay, Spanish, and Mexican rule, the territory of New Gothenburg finally settled as an American town. After almost 5 centuries of growth, San Diego grew to one of the largest cities on the Pacific Coast, rivaled only by Los Angeles. On June 22nd, a young San Diegan, on holiday in a town called Idyllwild, became fed up with America's laws, and decided to create a micronation. After months of plannning, he created New Gothenburg.