How the States Got Their Shapes - Season 1 - Eps 4: State of Rebellion
How did the most rebellious states took shape? How did they earn their outsized features and outspoken reputations. For instance, why does Montana looks like it took a bite out of Idaho? Why wasn't Texas broken up into five states? And why exactly do we have not one but two Carolinas?
About How the States Got Their Shapes
Title: How the States Got Their Shapes
First Air Date: 2010-04-06
Last Air Date: 2012-12-22
Status: Canceled
Rating: 7.333/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 29
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Half Yard Productions
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Brian Unger
