The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles

How the States Got Their Shapes Season 1 Episode 2

Overview:
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 Wisconsin? Why are states out West or so big and boxy? And why did we almost had a state called Forgottonia?

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Brian Unger

Release Date : 2011-05-10

Duration : -

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Other Episodes (Season 1)

A River Runs Through It
1. A River Runs Through It
The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
2. The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
Force of Nature
3. Force of Nature
State of Rebellion
4. State of Rebellion
Living on the Edge
5. Living on the Edge
Use it or Lose it
6. Use it or Lose it
Church and States
7. Church and States
A Boom with a View
8. A Boom with a View
Culture Clash
9. Culture Clash
Mouthing Off
10. Mouthing Off

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