ILLINOIS History Geography and Government
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (20)
who were the two Frenchmen that explored Marquette and Joliet
Illinois in 1673
During the American Revolution, what George Rogers Clark
virginian marched across the Illinois in winter
to defeat the British at Vincennes?
What year did Illinois become a state? 1818
What are the three towns that have served as Springfield, Kaskaskia, and Vandalia
Illinois capitals?
For what is John Baptiste Point du Sable a pioneer trader who founded Chicago
famous?
what three rivers form the southeastern, Mississippi River, Ohio River, and Wabash river
southern, and western. borders of Illinois?
What massive public works project was I&M canal or Michigan/Illinois Canal
started near Chicago on July 4, 1836?
what religious group founded the western Mormons
Illinois town of Nauvoo in 1839?
Which US President was born in Illinois? President Ronald Reagan
Which US President is buried in Illinois? President Abraham Lincoln
What was the nickname given to Illinois Sen. The Little Giant
Stephen A. Douglas?
Illinois furnished the Union more than 170 Ulysses Grant
generals during the Civil War. Of the 9
generals from Galena, which one later
became a US President?
What five states border Illinois? Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana
John Deere and Cyrus McCormick improved Agriculture
what field?
ILLINOIS History Geography and Government
What is the official name of the Illinois Illinois General Assembly
legislative branch?
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