State History

American Territory - Ilinois territory was created on February 3, 1809.

The people whoe explored the mississippi river were Jacques Marquette and Louis Joelliet. Because of this Ilinois was the French Empire's.

State Hood - Illinois became part of the State-Hood in Dec 3, 1818.

Illinois is known as the land of Lincoln becuase Abe was born in Illinois and grew up there.

The state voted against slavery when it was around.

During the civil war over 250,000 men from illinois served in the war.