Every state is a puzzle piece ultimately revealing the unique geographical, political and social history of America. This exciting documentary 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.