How the States Got Their Shapes (2010) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch | MovieLinkBD

How the States Got Their Shapes (2010) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch How the States Got Their Shapes online in HD.

How the States Got Their Shapes — Storyline

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 & Crew

• Starring: Brian Unger

How the States Got Their Shapes — Series Details

How the States Got Their Shapes — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: A River Runs Through It (2011-05-03) — 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 a mistake along the Georgia T
• E2: The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles (2011-05-10) — 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? Could Chicago have been in Wisco
• E3: Force of Nature (2011-05-17) — How have massive geological events helped create the American map? Long before the Founding Fathers drew the map, mother nature shaped some states. How did an asteroid create the b
• E4: State of Rebellion (2011-05-24) — 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
• E5: Living on the Edge (2011-06-07) — Mysterious or fringe areas and how they shaped the states are examined. States include Nevada; Florida; Missouri; and Georgia.
• E6: Use it or Lose it (2011-06-14) — The role of politics is examined. States include Ohio; and Missouri. Also: Washington, D.C.
• E7: Church and States (2011-06-21) — The influence of religion is considered. States include Utah; and Kansas; and New England states.
• E8: A Boom with a View (2011-06-28) — The influences of money and prosperity are examined. States include Wisconsin; North Carolina; and North Dakota.
• E9: Culture Clash (2011-07-05) — Conflict can sometimes arise between different cultures that share the same state. Find out how culture clashes all over the country have shaped our map.
• E10: Mouthing Off (2011-07-12) — 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 until after the Civil War? How did

Season 2

• E1: Red State vs. Blue State (2012-09-29) — It's a rivalry that tears us apart every four years, but how did our nation divide into red states vs. blue states, and what happens to the states caught in the middle?
• E2: White Collar vs. Blue Collar (2012-09-29) — Deep in the Rust Belt the white collar and blue collar divide has shaped our cities and our states. How did this rivalry change the way we all bring home the bacon?
• E3: Hillbilly vs. Redneck (2012-10-06) — Two underdogs of American culture go head to head to prove how hillbillies and rednecks have shaped our states.
• E4: Hatfields vs. McCoys (2012-10-06) — America's most iconic rivalry was more than just a feud between families. The fight between the Hatfields and McCoys nearly launched a war between two states.
• E5: North vs. South (2012-10-13) — It's America's original rivalry, a divide that was so wide it took a war to close the gap. But have we really reunited, or are we still fighting a culture war?
• E6: Bigfoot vs. Aliens (2012-10-13) — America is a nation under siege by unexplained phenomena. Whether you're afraid of Bigfoot or alien invasion might depend on what state you call home.
• E7: Great Lakes, Big Stakes (2012-10-20) — Battles over access to lakefront property have made the Great Lakes region the most contested land on the entire map, and even pushed the states to a border war.
• E8: Battle of the Bible Belt (2012-10-20) — With 85% of Americans affiliated with an organized religion, we're a nation of believers, but have we always practiced what we preached?
• E9: Vice vs. Virtue (2012-10-27) — Americans have a lot of vices and they don't just stay in Vegas. From drugs to gambling, the state you live in may shape how bad you can be.
• E10: Midwest vs. The Rest (2012-10-27) — It's the glue that holds our map together and feeds America, but the Midwest is more than just state fairs and flyover country.
• E11: Is West Best? (2012-11-03) — Americans have been racing to tame the West since they first set foot on the continent, but now that the West has been won, what's next? Is the West still the best.
• E12: City vs. Country (2012-11-03) — In the battle between city and country, it looks like the city is coming out ahead in population, but is there something about the country that all the city slickers are missing? A
• E13: East vs. West (2012-11-10) — The squabble between east coast and west coast leaves the rest of the country stuck in the middle. It's a rivalry that has made its way into our popular culture, but is there any c
• E14: Rebels & Outlaws (2012-11-17) — We may be a law-abiding nation but we also admire the outlaw, and the clash between rebels and the rules has shaped our states. Which states like to make their own rules, and which
• E15: Mess with Texas (2012-11-24) — Everything is bigger in Texas. It's the only state that acts like a country, but has it grown too big for its britches? We'll mess with Texas to settle this ten-gallon rivalry.
• E16: State vs. State (2012-12-08) — We're the United States, but sometimes, it's every state for itself. Nearly every state has pulled a power play that gamed the system and changed the map. How much can you get away
• E17: Rich vs Poor (2012-12-15) — Money makes the world go 'round and in America, the pursuit of fortune and riches has shaped our states. Some states have built enormous economies on resources like gold, oil, or t
• E18: Big vs Small (2012-12-22) — Does size matter when you're a state? While the giants like to throw their weight around, there are some scrappy underdogs that have made their mark on the map.
• E19: The United Shapes of America (2012-12-22) — 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does How the States Got Their Shapes have? 2 season(s) with 29 episodes.

Where can I watch How the States Got Their Shapes? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.