
How the States Got Their Shapes
Filename: How the States Got Their Shapes Season 1
Plot Summary
The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various U.S. states. It thus deals with the "shapes" of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense. The show format follows Unger as he travels to various locations, and interviews local people, visits important historical and cultural sites, and provides commentary from behind the wheel of his car as he drives from location to location. Interspersed with these segments are brief historical synopses by notable U.S. historians.
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Media Info
File List (10 Files)
02 The Great Plains, Trains, & Autom.m4v
10 Mouthing Off (HD).m4v
09 Culture Clash (HD).m4v
06 Use It or Lose It (HD).m4v
03 Force of Nature (HD).m4v
07 Church and States (HD).m4v
08 A Boom With a View (HD).m4v
05 Living On the Edge (HD).m4v
04 State of Rebellion (HD).m4v
01 A River Runs Through It (HD).m4v