A rule that is enforced by the government
Law
After the war, the French gave up the region we know as Illinois to who?
Britain, The British
What is the state bird?
Northern Cardinal
Which president was actually born in Illinois?
Ronald Reagan
What are the two nicknames for the state of Illinois?
The Prairie State and The Land of Lincoln
Who did America defeat in the American Revolution?
Great Britain
Which Illinois city is the "Hog Capital of the World"?
Kewanee
Who is the Illinois Lieutenant Governor?
Juliana Stratton
What is the state flower?
violet
The lowest level of state courts
Circuit
Where is Abraham Lincoln buried?
Springfield, Illinois at Lincoln Tomb
How old does someone have to be to run for an Executive Branch position in Illinois?
25
Chicago is home to the world's first ________________. (type of building)
skyscraper
Did Illinois become U.S. territory before or after the American Revolution?
AFTER!
In 176_, it was the end of the French and Indian War.
1763
Was Illinois a part of the Union or the Confederacy during the Civil War?
Union
Des Plaines, IL was where the first one of these was built.
McDonald's
How hold does someone have to be to run for a position in the Legislative Branch in Illinois?
21
What is the most populous city in the state?
Chicago
What is the current capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Who is the governor of Illinois?
JB Pritzker
What year did Illinois become a state?
1818
What was Illinois the first state in the U.S. to do when they ratified the Constitution's 13th amendment?
abolish slavery
What is the estimated current population?
12 million
What is the slogan of Illinois?
Land of Lincoln
What is the abbreviation for Illinois?
IL
The first Europeans to reach Illinois were from where?
France
The degree you need in order to be a judge or lawyer in Illinois
Juris Doctorate
To manage or dealing with money
Treasury
How many years does someone have to have lived in Illinois before running for an Executive Branch position?
3 years
In 1717, Illinois became a part of the Louisiana territory which was a _________ colony.
French
Which city in Illinois did a huge fire sweep through in 1871?
Chicago
Each state became a state in a certain order. Illinois was the _______st state.
21'st
What are some of Illinois' top crops? (3)
corn, soybeans, and apples
What will you own one day that has the Secretary of State's name on it?
Drivers Liscence or State ID