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illinois

illinois. Illinois became a state on Dec. 3, 1818. Illinois was the 21 st state to enter the Union. Liberty Booker. State Symbols. State Flower: Violet State Bird: Red Cardinal State Motto: “State Sovereignty, National Union” State Nickname: Prairie State State Flag :.

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  1. illinois Illinois became a state on Dec. 3, 1818. Illinois was the 21st state to enter the Union. Liberty Booker

  2. State Symbols State Flower: Violet State Bird: Red Cardinal State Motto: “State Sovereignty, National Union” State Nickname: Prairie State State Flag:

  3. Natural Resources Products • Natural Resources soil rivers • Products grass cattle

  4. Major Attractions • Illinois Aviation Museum: This is an aviation museum for airplanes. • Raging River Water Park: This park features slides that measure 600 feet and has several catch pools before you finally reach the bottom.

  5. Famous People • Benny Goodman • Harrison Ford • James Jones • A musician from Chicago. • An actor from Chicago. • An author from Robinson.

  6. Interesting Facts • The world’s first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885. • Springfield is the state capital of Illinois and the home of the National Historic home of President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. • Illinois has 102 counties. • In Mount Pulaski, Illinois, it’s illegal for boys ( and only boys) to hurl snowballs at trees. However, girls are allowed to hurl snowballs at trees. • Des Plains is the home to the first McDonalds.

  7. References • www.50states.com • www.enchantedlearning.com • Ainsley, Dr. W. Frank, et al, ( 1995), Comparing Regions, New Jersey, Silver Burdett Gin

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