Scenarios about 'American welfare state'

The American welfare state refers to the system of social programs, policies, and institutions established by the United States government to provide economic security and social services to its citizens. Emerging primarily during the Great Depression with the New Deal and expanding significantly during the Great Society programs of the 1960s, it encompasses Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance, and various assistance programs. In alternate history scenarios, the development, scope, and implementation of the American welfare state often serves as a critical divergence point for exploring different social and economic trajectories.