How the States Got Their Shapes
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.
Episodes
How has water has literally shaped the States? There's surprising history hidden in the blue, squiggly lines on the map. Did the founding fathers make...
The history of transportation is hidden in the lines of the map. From canals to trains and cars, how did getting around help draw the American map? Co...
How have massive geological events helped create the American map? Long before the Founding Fathers drew the map, mother nature shaped some states. Ho...
How did the most rebellious states took shape? How did they earn their outsized features and outspoken reputations. For instance, why does Montana loo...
Mysterious or fringe areas and how they shaped the states are examined. States include Nevada; Florida; Missouri; and Georgia.
The role of politics is examined. States include Ohio; and Missouri. Also: Washington, D.C.
The influence of religion is considered. States include Utah; and Kansas; and New England states.
The influences of money and prosperity are examined. States include Wisconsin; North Carolina; and North Dakota.
Conflict can sometimes arise between different cultures that share the same state. Find out how culture clashes all over the country have shaped our m...
We all live in the same country, so why do we sound do different? It's a matter of where you are on the map. Why didn't the southern accent exist unti...
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