How the States Got Their Shapes 2010
What is How the States Got Their Shapes?
How the States Got Their Shapes is a documentary television series that premiered in 2010. The program explores the history of the United States by examining how individual states established their specific borders.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 29
- First aired
- Apr 6, 2010
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- History
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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How the States Got Their Shapes is a documentary television series that premiered in 2010. The program explores the history of the United States by examining how individual states established their specific borders. Beyond the literal geography of these boundaries, the series investigates the metaphorical shapes of the states by delving into local culture, character, and historical narratives. The scope of the show includes discussions regarding failed states and various proposals for the creation of new states. The format features a host who travels to different locations across the country. During these journeys, the host visits significant historical and cultural sites and conducts interviews with local residents. Additional commentary is provided by the host while driving between these destinations, with these segments interspersed throughout the program. The series is classified as a documentary and carries a TV-PG rating. It focuses exclusively on the United States and is distinct from other similarly titled media productions regarding different subjects.
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How the States Got Their Shapes is currently available to watch or stream on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is How the States Got Their Shapes worth watching?
How the States Got Their Shapes holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in How the States Got Their Shapes, and how long does it take to binge?
How the States Got Their Shapes spans 2 seasons and 29 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 21.8 hours (at an average of 45 minutes per episode).
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