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Who were the first people to live in Illinois?
Paleo Indians
How did Illinois get its name?
From French explorers adding "ois" to "Illini"
What was the main trade item Native Americans provided to French traders?
Beaver Pelts
What was the value of an otter pelt during the fur trade era?
15 Silver coins
When did Illinois become a state?
1818
What was Illinois's first state capital?
Kaskaskia
Which major event significantly impacted Chicago in 1871?
The Great Chicago Fire
What natural feature forms Illinois's western border?
Mississippi
What was traded by French voyageurs to Native Americans?
European Manufactured goods
What was the primary reason Native Americans built large earthen mounds?
Multiple purposes including cultural centers
Illinois became which numbered state to join the Union?
21st state
What is the current capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Which is the largest lake in Illinois?
Lake Michigan
What is considered Illinois' most valuable natural resource?
Coal deposits
Who has the power in a democracy?
The people
What does the constitution give us?
Basic Human Rights
