Watch Seasons and Episodes of How the States Got Their Shapes online
Overview:
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.
Episode 1:
Red State vs. Blue State
Episode 2:
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
Episode 3:
Hillbilly vs. Redneck
Episode 4:
Hatfields vs. McCoys
Episode 5:
North vs. South
Episode 6:
Bigfoot vs. Aliens
Episode 7:
Great Lakes, Big Stakes
Episode 8:
Battle of the Bible Belt
Episode 9:
Vice vs. Virtue
Episode 10:
Midwest vs. The Rest
Episode 11:
Is West Best?
Episode 12:
City vs. Country
Episode 13:
East vs. West
Episode 14:
Rebels & Outlaws
Episode 15:
Mess with Texas
Episode 16:
State vs. State
Episode 17:
Rich vs Poor
Episode 18:
Big vs Small
Episode 19:
The United Shapes of America
Episode 1:
A River Runs Through It
Episode 2:
The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
Episode 3:
Force of Nature
Episode 4:
State of Rebellion
Episode 5:
Living on the Edge
Episode 6:
Use it or Lose it
Episode 7:
Church and States
Episode 8:
A Boom with a View
Episode 9:
Culture Clash
Episode 10:
Mouthing Off
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