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Illinois History and Government

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