Yes, sometimes it got bloody, but by and large each statetobe worked out its differences peacefully with their. They are so familiar with the map of united states, but do they know why their states look the way they do. Aug 21, 2009 florida cracker refers to original colonialera english and american pioneer settlers of what is now the u. Watch how the states got their shapes season 1 online history. Prior to 1921, the colorado river began where the green river of utah and the grand river of colorado converged outside of moab, utah, and the united states geological survey identified green river of wyoming as the colorados actual headwaters. However, its a nice breath of fresh air when i see shows on the channel like how the states got their shapea. They include african americans, native americans, hispanics, women, and of course, white men. California and arizona are separated by the colorado river. The show deals with how the various states of the united states established their borders but also delves into other aspects of u. Theres 11 45 minute episodes of how the states got their shapes, i havent got time for this, fuck you brian unger mantis toboggan. Beginning in the 1870s, residents from northern states visited florida as tourists to enjoy the states natural beauty and mild climate. It presented cultural and historic information about states and regions of our country, but very little information about state shapes.
And even in the heartland, there are those living on the edge in kansas, old missile bunkers are now five bedroom dream homes. Not exactly true long before spain gave up florida. 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. For example, the states of texas and florida have interesting shapes that just. Have you seen the show how the states got their shapes before. Florida crackers were colonialera british and american pioneer settlers and their descendants in what is now the u. Please follow our journey and lifestyle through our social media and products that we. 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. May 03, 2011 how the states got their shapes is available to watch and stream on history. Unger hosted a documentary special on the history channel titled how the states got their shapes. I needed a translation as i had only been in florida a couple of years back then. The florida cracker tap room is a small bar that brings you craft beer from local breweries based out the state of florida.
The first florida crackers arrived in 1763 when spain traded florida to great britain. How the states got their shapes top documentary films. It is a fabulous educational supplement for homeschoolers to learn about the geography of the united. First, the eastern states were measured and defined using an entirely different system than the western states. History goes beyond the observable in how the states got their shapes to reveal americas unique geography, political and social history. The republic of west florida was a shortlived republic in the western region of spanish west florida for several months during 1810. You can currently watch the shows on netflix and you can purchase them to view from amazon. How the states got their shapes culture clash tv episode. Watch how the states got their shapes season 1 online. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Brian unger hits the road to uncover the history hidden in the lines. The horns of florida cracker cattle should not be wide at their bases as this. The florida citrus industry grew rapidly, despite occasional freezes and economic setbacks. 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. States have wondered for some time about how the states got their shapes.
Since the huge influx of new residents into florida in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, from the northern parts of the united states and from mexico and latin america, the term florida cracker is used informally by some floridians to indicate that their families have lived in the state for many generations. Local experts and everyday folks lead host brian unger to insights about some of americas most baffling questions. It might be quite enough to borrow it from your local library, but im betting that you will want to have it just so you can go back and look up something or another sometime later. Information about state shapes became almost nonexistent. Van prooyen on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. After three years on the road, host brian unger is taking a different look at just how our states got their shapes. 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 tv series 20112012 full. Yes, sometimes it got bloody, but by and large each statetobe worked out its differences peacefully with their neighbors. This equally informative followup puts the spotlight on the people responsible for shaping those borders. This is how the states got their shapes living on the edge history channel by j. May 25, 2011 why do michigan and ohio, and especially their sports teams, hate each other.
The taproom at florida cracker kitchen best beers on tap. Get exclusive videos, pictures, bios and check out more of your favorite moments from seasons past. 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. Historys how the states got their shapes premieres. You can also buy, rent how the states got their shapes on demand at amazon prime, amazon, vudu, history vault, the roku channel, sling, hoopla, itunes online. Lesson summary summary this is a unit lesson comparing and contrasting the lives of the american pioneers of the west and the florida crackers settlers. They interview a cracker historian and when asked about snow birds and the like he states, by gum be from florida.
Second, there were four primary influences that decided shapes. 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. Along the georgiatennessee border, the line between the two states is an attraction in itself. Mar 12, 2015 the boys and i have been watching the history channel series how the states got their shapes. How the states got their shapes tv series 20112012 full cast. Its tempting to say its all right there in the name, but a show that was literally just about how the states got their shapes would probably consist of unger reading the book in front of a classroom map of the nation. Watch how the states got their shapes online full episodes.
Cultures compete against each other all over the map. How the states got their shapes by mark stein librarything. 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. Miami vice skyscrapers and disney fantasies scrawled their signature across the state, there was a whole other florida. How the states got their shapes is the first book to tackle why our state lines are where they are. The shapes of the earliest states were often defined by natural geographic boundaries, such as rivers. The personalities behind the disputes take center stage. What possessed the citizens of key west to throw down their margaritas and secede from florida. How the states got their shapes watch full episodes and.
The department is working in collaboration with other state and local officials to. 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. How the states got their shapes kindle edition by stein, mark. Rent how the states got their shapes 2010 starring brian unger on dvd and bluray. The unit will explore every aspect of both of these early american settlers.
How the states got their shapes tv series 20112012 cast and crew. How the states got their shapes reveals the larger story of what makes america unique. Some are famous, such as thomas jefferson, john quincy adams, and daniel webster. New hampshire and vermont are separated by the connecticut river. How the states got their shapes tv series 20112012 imdb. How the states got their shapes is available to watch and stream on history. The development of industries throughout the state prompted the construction of roads and railroads on a large scale. The first thirteen states started as colonies dutch and english, so the decisions were made in the. As of september 8, 20, brian unger hosted an segment titled game day satisfaction. Steins how the states got their shapes 2008 described why the american states look the way they dohow their borders landed where they did. Will rivalries within our states break them into pieces. How the states got their shapes is a us television series that aired on the history channel. Jan 09, 2009 im currently enthralled with a book titled how the states got their shapes, by mark stein.
It is hosted by brian unger and is based on mark steins book, how. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how the states got their shapes. General railway map of the united states, national railway publication co. It was annexed and occupied by the united states later in 1810 and subsequently became part of eastern louisiana. How the states got their shapes tv series 20112012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Florida crackers have their own language, and ive learned a few of their key words in my more than half century in florida. How the states got their shapes available in history vault. All the states maybe with the exception of wyoming had border disputes when it came time to nail down exactly what real estate was going to make up a state. The map of america could have looked very different. How the states got their shapes full episodes, video. Shows about truckers in alaska, whether jesus was a space alien, the sex lives of pygmies and the like have become commonplace.
With brian unger, mark stein, claudia east, colin woodard. My favorite phrase about this is from how the states got their shapes. The cracker culture in florida history 1 episode, 2011 allen townsend. It details the crazy journeys our wonderful 50 states took in order to endup in the shapes that we know and love today. Why is the university of michigan mascot called the wolverine. How the states got their shapes presented by this classic 29episode history series tells the story of the evolution of many of the united states, border by border. In 2011, the network expanded the special into a weekly series, which unger hosts. Many reasons why the states got their shapes there are 50 states in the united states, and that means there are about 50 unique stories that explain how each state got its shape. Apr 16, 2010 in the plain states they are approaching levels where the minimum population how the states got their shape. The cracker culture in florida history 1 episode, 2011. Key topics on the quiz include the first cattle in florida and the way the cracker cowboys got their name. Florida cracker trading company brooksville, florida.
Will part of maine break off and become northern massachusetts. 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 is a television series that aired on the history channel. It is hosted by brian unger and is based on mark steins book, h. Series 1 explores how the borders of the united states evolved and continue to change in response to religion, transportation, communication, politics, culture clashes and even mother nature. Breeds of livestock florida cracker cattle breeds of. It is hosted by brian unger and is based on mark steins book, how the states got their shapes. Some reflect wars, others our internal battle over slavery. To date we have seen the first three covering how water, transportation and forces of nature have impacted the shapes of the united states. How the states got their shapes, season 1 on itunes. 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. Mark stein owes much to the library of congress for the completion of his recent book, how the states got their shapes. Its panhandle stretched from the savannah river to the mississippi, but, over time, the spanish relinquished land and the entire area came under american. How the states got their shapes full season hd 2011.
Certainly there likely were other shapes on the oldtime cattle and i believe that only. Every shape on the map tells a story about our past. As of 2014, unger cohosts showdown of the unbeatables. He explains how american states borders were drawn and why they have their current shapes. Follows correspondent brian unger as he crisscrosses the country reporting on the tales. Catch up on season 1 of how the states got their shapes, only on history. Florida cracker cattle, texas longhorn cattle and the various breeds of central and south america cattle known collectively as criollo cattle all descend from the original cattle imported into the americas by the spanish.
Florida cracker cattle are florida s equivalent to the better known texas longhorn. How the states got their shapes history channel season. The people featured in how the states got their shapes too lived from the colonial era right up to the present. Dreamed up in 2001 the florida cracker trading company came to life in 2012 with the two brothers ethan and blair henley opening up the florida cracker kitchen and the florida cracker trading company in brooksville florida. The florida cracker trading company is more than a lifestyle brand its a way of life. How the states got their shapes series 1 10of10 mouthing. 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.
How the great lake states got their shapes great lakes echo. Rent how the states got their shapes 2010 on dvd and blu. Goodreads members who liked how the states got their shape. How the states got their shapes culture clash tv episode 2011. Florida cracker restaurants florida crackers love southern cooking, and are always looking for a good restaurant that has great fried chicken, fried okra, greens and other typical southern dishes. The first of these arrived in 1763 after spain traded florida to great britain following the latters victory over france in the seven years war. A new history channel series called how the states got their shapes sets out to answer such questions. The american revolution, the 1808 proposal for the erie canal, railroads and slavery. How the states got their shapes animation samples duration. How did the states of the union get their shapes and size. Were working to connect florida producers with consumers and businesses to. Every boundary in marylands colonial charter was contested, and maryland lost, he said. Characteristics of cracker cattle florida department of agriculture.
Find books like how the states got their shapes from the worlds largest community of readers. This season, brian unger hits the road to uncover the history hidden in our map through manon the street quizzes and headtohead competitions that reveal the surprising history of places we thought. How did world war ii preserve the shape of california. The construction and routes of railroads, the results of the american revolution, the terms of the 1808 proposal for the erie canal and controversies regarding slavery were major historical events that influenced state boundaries, according to mark stein, author of how the states got their shapes. How the states got their shapes new series premieres tuesday, may 3 at 10 p. Buy how the states got their shapes, season 1 microsoft. How the states got their shapes first floor tarpley. Its pretty interesting show about the geography of the united states. How the states got their shapes living on the edge. Theres 11 45 minute episodes of how the states got their shapes, i havent got time for this, fuck you brian unger sweet pea.
One day after a super heavy rain in orlando, my florida cracker friend howard described it as a lighter knot floater. There are 50 states in the united states, and that means there are about 50 unique stories that explain how each state got its shape. The florida crackers by cindi harris churchwell elementary, lakeland, florida i. A video wherein i explain the history behind the shapes of the us states of florida, alabama, mississippi, louisiana, michigan, oklahoma, california, texas, idaho, and utah. States and their shapes collections help solve americas 50piece puzzle. Well hear about the unique american values that have made this country what it.
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