History in Illinois

By maryleem
  • Great Britain gets Illinois

    Great Britain gets Illinois

    France surrenders and gives Illinois to Great Britain.
  • Slavery

    Slavery

    The northwest ordinance made slavery illegal.
  • Illinois became part of the U.S. territory

    Illinois became part of the U.S. territory

    It became part of the U.S. territory after the Civil War.
  • Illinois from Great Britain

    Illinois from Great Britain

    The U.S. gains control of Illinois form Great Britain.
  • Illinois Became a State

    Illinois Became a State

    Illinois became a state.
  • Spingfield

    Spingfield

    Springfield became the capital.
  • Ilinois and Michigan

    Ilinois and Michigan

    The Illinois and Michigan canal was built.
  • Period: to

    Railroad system

    The railraod system went all through Illinois.
  • The Great Chicago Fire

    The Great Chicago Fire

    The Great Chicago Fire burned and killed many people. It also burned down many houses.
  • The Sears Tower

    The Sears Tower

    The Sears Tower was finished and people can go up it.