This exciting title unveils the stories behind America’s borderlands: California's border was bent to claw onto lucrative gold deposits; Oklahoma's panhandle reflects a shifting national barometer for legal slavery; Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia's shared border traces the scar of a meteor impact. The segments reveal the larger story of what makes America unique: a wide range of natural resources a history of social experimentation and a thriving democracy. Following the success of recent releases focusing on US history this title is sure to be another hit that will captivate a large audience. The DVD offers viewers an unprecedented look at how every one of the U.S. states came to look as they do today. Every picture tells a story and this fascinating programme unveils the tale behind how the map of America came to be.
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