The personalities behind the disputes take center stage. The show is based on a book by mark stein with the same title but delivers the message in a unique style. How the states got their shapes looks at how american values helped to make the country what it is today. How the states got their shapes too library of congress. Information about state shapes became almost nonexistent. How the states got their shapes full episodes, video. The first thirteen states started as colonies dutch and english, so the decisions were made in the. Every boundary in marylands colonial charter was contested, and maryland lost, he said. How the states got their shapes is the first book to explain why state lines are where they are. Rent how the states got their shapes 2010 on dvd and blu. How the states got their shapes premieres tonight at 10.
Its americas original rivalry, a divide that was so wide it took a war to close the gap. All this and more is explained in mark steins new book. How the states got their shapes animation samples duration. The fact that it went to print with so many factual errors and grandiose yet unsubstantiated claims also reflects poorly upon its publisher. Follows correspondent brian unger as he crisscrosses the country reporting on the tales behind the.
States got their names iwsmt has amazing images, videos and anectodes to waste your time on. Why does montana look like it took a bite out of idaho. Contestants battle to win some cash, show their state pride and display their knowledge of u. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Why west virginia has a finger creeping up the side of pennsylvaniawhy michigan has an upper peninsula that isnt attached to michiganwhy some hawaiian islands are not hawaiiwhy texas and california are so outsized, especially when so many midwestern states are nearly identical in sizepacked with fun. Unger born november 30, 1965 is an american actor, comedian, writer, producer, and commentator. Except for hawaii, the shapes and sizes of the states were decided by powerful people in cities far removed from the lands that became the states. I have drawn on his and other accounts to describe how new york state got its odd outline. The show deals with how the various states of the united states established their borders but also delves into other aspects of history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local. Season 2 available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable. Goodreads members who liked how the states got their shape.
How the states got their shapes dives deeper into the countrys rich story to spotlight the unique combination of people, events, and nature that created the boundaries of the 50 states. The american revolution, the 1808 proposal for the erie canal, railroads and slavery. Anecdotal in nature, the guide reveals the moments in american history that put the giant jigsaw puzzle of the. Born in dayton, ohio to richard rich unger and eleanor ellie oprea, unger grew up in granville. How did the contiguous states in the united states of america. How did the contiguous states in the united states of.
H2 channel how well do average americans know their country. New york borders this 938th buffalo sunday news column was first published on march 15, 2009. He graduated from granville high school and then from ohio university in 1987, where he majored in communication. Brian unger hits the road to uncover the history hidden in the lines and contours that make up the u. Mark stein owes much to the library of congress for the completion of his recent book, how the states got their shapes. The students in each group will combine their shapes to create a picture. Thats what this series, hosted by former daily show correspondent brian unger, explains. Does a lot of heavylifting no other states wanted to do. They are so familiar with the map of united states, but do they know why their states look the way they do. The show deals with how the various states of the united states established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of u.
Onthestreet interviews, computer graphics, and visits to historical locations keep the show fastpaced and light. Carlos santana signs 30year contract extension with longtime hat. Best looking state shapes most beautiful united states. Every border reflects their history their struggles for independence, their internal conflicts over states rights and slavery, their westward expansion, and the mastery of their natural resources. How the states got their shapes, a new york times bestseller, was the basis for the history channels documentary of the same name. Besides, there are few other vehicles on the road in italys national. In particular, it looks at how the values of independence, equality, enterprise, freedom, and competition helped to give the united states the shape that it has today. Once they have figured out their picture or design, the students will color the states to compliment their picture.
Or how are flying fish threatening to redraw the lines of illinois. Search, watch, and cook every single tasty recipe and video ever all in one place. See more ideas about history, shapes and teaching american history. It presented cultural and historic information about states and regions of our country, but very little information about state shapes. Jul 05, 2018 the story of how delaware got its shape. How the states got their shapes library of congress. Some reflect wars, others our internal battle over slavery. United states presidential election cards free printable, montessoriinspired learning material plus extra cards for current presidential nominees from research parent united states presidential election cards plus free bonus cards for 2016 election with democrat, green, libertarian, and republican candidates included. This season, brian unger hits the road to uncover the history hidden in our map through manonthestreet quizzes and headtohead competitions that reveal the surprising history of places we thought. Find books like how the states got their shapes from the worlds largest community of readers. It thus tackles the shapes of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense.
And he is one of the few members of the public who has been able to. Californias border was bent to claw onto lucrative gold deposits. Van prooyen on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. Many episodes had no information at all about how the states got their shapes the second season went even further off track with quiz segments. Unger crisscrosses the country talking to local experts and everyday people in search. Watch how the states got their shapes online full episodes. How the states got their shapes worksheet by rebecca. How the states got their shapes living on the edge.
Buy how the states got their shapes reprint by mark stein isbn. How the states got their shapes by mark stein, paperback. It is hosted by brian unger and is based on mark steins book, h. The show deals with how the various states of the united states established their borders but also delves into other aspects of history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various us states. This exciting title unveils the stories behind americas borderlands. New how the states got their shapes worksheets the boys and i have been watching the history channel series how the states got their shapes. This is how the states got their shapes living on the edge history channel by j. May 03, 2011 how the states got their shapes is a television show that currently plays on the history channel. The person who has probably researched this topic more than any other is mark stein, author of the book how the states got their shapes. Maps make the states boundaries look sharp, with clean lines at the west and south. The united states is like a giant jigsaw puzzle, with each state having a uniquely shaped border to fit into its neighboring states.
Jan 10, 2012 this exciting title unveils the stories behind americas borderlands. Jan 16, 2017 except for hawaii, the shapes and sizes of the states were decided by powerful people in cities far removed from the lands that became the states. It details the crazy journeys our wonderful 50 states took in order to endup in the shapes that we know and love today. How the states got their shapes watch full episodes and. A simple noprep worksheet to go along with the history channels how the states got their shapes tv show. Here are the stories behind the stories, right down to the tiny northward jog at the eastern end of tennessee and the teenytiny and little known parts of delaware that are not attached to delaware but to new jersey. How the states got their shapes tells the story of how the separate states in the united states established their borders, thus literally getting their shape, but it also delivers interesting and less known aspects of the history of the united states of america. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
After three years on the road, host brian unger is taking a different look at just how our states got their shapes. Follows correspondent brian unger as he crisscrosses the country reporting on the tales behind the boundaries. Montana and idaho had a political debate causing their border to not be straight. Watch how the states got their shapes season 2 episode 1 online red state vs. Mark steins book, how the states got their shapes smithsonian, relates the interesting history of the boundaries of each of our fifty united states. True stories of texlahoma, transylvania, and other states that never made it, i also heartily recommend how the states got their shapes by mark stein. How the states got their shapes tv series 20112012 imdb. Finally, the group shall display their creations in the classroom or the hallway. The students will glue their creation on a piece of black construction paper. With 50 states, there are plenty of details about border controversies for this mildly titillating followup to screenwriter steins how the states got their shapes 2008, which in turn inspired the history channels eponymous documentary. On the street interviews, computer graphics, and visits to historical locations keep the show fastpaced and light.
His previous book, how the states got their shapes, was the basis for the history channels documentary of the same name. The institutions collections were central to his research. It is hosted by brian unger and is based on mark steins book, how the states got their shapes. For a better researched and organized not to mention more accurate recent.
How the states got their shapes isbn 97800614395 pdf epub. How the states got their shapes is a us television series that aired on the history channel. How did the states of the union get their shapes and size. Mar 12, 2015 the boys and i have been watching the history channel series how the states got their shapes. The map of america could have looked very different. Every shape on the map tells a great story about their past. How did rocky mountain rogues help create the state of colorado. How the states got their shapes is the first book to tackle why our state lines are where they are. Mark stein, how the states got their shapes smithsonian books, 2008 a lovely little book, this, which after a brief introduction dives straight into its topic. How the states got their shapes top documentary films. How the states got their shapes by mark stein librarything. It thus deals with the shapes of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense. May 27, 2008 how the states got their shapes is the first book to tackle why our state lines are where they are.
Each state has its own story, but the boxy states out west were mostly a degrees to b degrees north, x degrees to y degrees west. How the states got their shapes isbn 97800614395 pdf. Naturally, a question arose as to the oddity that is maryland, which is seemingly cut in two and missing the part from its eastern edge that is delaware. Americans are familiar with each states shape, but how did those shapes come about. Well hear about the unique american values that have made this country what it. But have we really reunited, or are we still fighting a cul. Second, there were four primary influences that decided shapes. Its pretty interesting show about the geography of the united states. Its a rivalry that tears us apart every four years, but how did our nation divide into red states vs. The map of the united states is so familiar that its state borders seem as much a part of nature as mountains and rivers, stein says. How the states got their shapes is a quiz show about what really divides the states and how those rivalries have shaped the nation and its people. It is a fabulous educational supplement for homeschoolers to learn about the geography of the united.