Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Massachusetts'

A state in the northeastern United States that played a pivotal role in American colonial history and the American Revolution. Massachusetts was home to the Plymouth Colony, the Boston Tea Party, and the first battles of the Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord. In alternate history scenarios, Massachusetts often serves as a focal point for examining different outcomes of American independence, religious development in the New World, or industrial revolution timelines.

What If Boston's Big Dig Project Was Completed On Time and On Budget?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Boston's massive infrastructure project avoided cost overruns and delays, potentially transforming urban planning, infrastructure development, and Boston's economic trajectory.

What If Boston's Inner Belt Highway Was Constructed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Boston's controversial Inner Belt (I-695) was built in the 1970s, permanently altering the city's neighborhoods, transportation patterns, and urban development.

What If Massachusetts Invested in Different Industries Beyond Education and Healthcare?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Massachusetts diversified its economic strategy away from its traditional focus on education and healthcare, potentially transforming both the state's economy and America's industrial landscape.