Scenarios about 'Great Lakes'
The Great Lakes are a series of five interconnected freshwater lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario) located in eastern North America, forming the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total area. These lakes have played a crucial role in North American history as transportation corridors, economic engines for shipping and industry, and geopolitical boundaries between the United States and Canada. In alternate history scenarios, control of these vital waterways often represents a significant point of divergence for continental power dynamics.
What If Buffalo's Economy Didn't Decline with the Erie Canal?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Buffalo, New York maintained its economic prominence as a Great Lakes shipping hub, potentially becoming one of America's largest and most influential cities.
What If The Great Lakes Pollution Was Addressed Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where industrial pollution of the Great Lakes was tackled comprehensively in the 1950s, dramatically changing the environmental and economic trajectory of the region.