I don't know if there have been prior TLs or DBWIs on a fascist America, but I'd appreciate help on this. I'm currently writing a story that takes place in an AH version of contemporary America, but under a fascist dictatorship.
I don't know what the POD should be, but I suppose it could be caused by rampant McCarthyism spinning out of control in the 1950s, and extremist army generals gaining control of America through fear propaganda. This sounds like the most plausible so far, but feel free to come with better suggestions.
It's a drama/horror story about a group of teenagers, so I don't really care about the inner workings of fascism or a super-detailed TL. The entire AH aspect is only a minor part of the story, so I doubt I'll put it up on here. I just need a coherent backstory for this universe.
- What would the trappings of American fascism look like?
- How would it impact the everyday lives of high school kids?
- In which ways would it be radically different from today's America?
- What would an uniquely American totalitarian regime be like?
And so on.