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How the States Got Their Shapes

Name: How the States Got Their Shapes
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-04-06
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Brian Unger

Documentary

★ 6.8/10 TMDB Premiered 2010-04-06 2 seasons 29 eps

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.

Last Episode Aired 2012-12-22

S2E19 — The United Shapes of America

After three years on the road, host Brian Unger is taking a different look at just how our states got their shapes. We'll hear about the unique American values that have made this country what it is today, and travel from coast to coast and everywhere in between. Along the way, Brian reveals that just as we shaped the map, it has shaped us.

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