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History of Illinois

By scarlettp423
  • The Illinwek began to settle in Illinois.
    Jan 1, 1500

    The Illinwek began to settle in Illinois.

    The Illinwek traveled and settled in Illinois to grow crops and make homes.
  • French claims Illinois

    French claims Illinois

    France claims the Illinois country.
  • The U.S Constitution is Written

    The U.S Constitution is Written

    The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
  • Illinois becomes a state

    Illinois becomes a state

    Illinois approved its first constitution and enters the union as the 21st state.
  • Americans win The Black Hawk War.

    Americans win The Black Hawk War.

    The American win the Black Hawk War, the last Indian war in Illinois.
  • Lincoln is President

    Lincoln is President

    Abraham Lincoln is elected President leading to the Civil War.
  • The capital of Ilinois is chosen.

    The capital of Ilinois is chosen.

    Springfield becomes the capital of Illinois.
  • Chicago Fire

    Chicago Fire

    A huge fire detroys a large part of Chicago.
  • Period: to

    World War 1.

    The United States engadged in World War 1.
  • Ronald Regan is elected president.

    Ronald Regan is elected president.

    Illinois native Ronald Regan is elected U.S. President.