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Illinois

Illinois. By: Zierra Treshock. D a t e I t B e c a m e a S t a t e. Illinois became the 21 st State of the United States of America on December 3, 1818. Nickname. “The Prairie State”. M o t t o. State Sovereignty, National Union.

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Illinois

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  1. Illinois By: ZierraTreshock

  2. Date It Became a State Illinois became the 21stState of the United States of America on December 3, 1818.

  3. Nickname “The Prairie State”

  4. Motto State Sovereignty, National Union

  5. State Flower • Native Violet

  6. State Bird • Cardinal

  7. State Animal • White Tailed Deer

  8. State Color • N/a. Illinois has not selected a state color.

  9. State Seal

  10. State Tree • White Oak Tree

  11. State Song By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois, O'er thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois,Comes an echo on the breeze. Rustling through the leafy trees, and its mellow tones are these, Illinois, Illinois,And its mellow tones are these, Illinois. From a wilderness of prairies, Illinois, Illinois, Straight thy way and never varies, Illinois, Illinois, Till upon the inland sea,Stands thy great commercial tree, turning all the world to thee, Illinois, Illinois,Turning all the world to thee, Illinois. When you heard your country calling, Illinois, Illinois,Where the shot and shell were falling, Illinois, Illinois,When the Southern host withdrew, Pitting Gray against the Blue, There were none more brave than you, Illinois, Illinois, There were none more brave than you, Illinois. Not without thy wondrous story, Illinois, Illinois, Can be writ the nation's glory, Illinois, Illinois,On the record of thy years,Abraham Lincoln's name appears, Grant and Logan, and our tears, Illinois, Illinois,Grant and Logan, and our tears, Illinois. <3

  12. State Flag

  13. State Jewel or Mineral • Fluorite

  14. State Coin

  15. Climate • Illinois has a temperate climate. • There is cold, snowy winters. • Also hot, wet summers. • Known for being windy.

  16. Famous Person from the State WaltDisney.!

  17. Map & Location

  18. Capital of the State Springfield.

  19. Foods or Crops Produced

  20. Sports Teams DaBears Michael Jordan is by far amazing. Da Bulls

  21. Famous Landmarks, Places, Parks Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum The Lincoln Tomb

  22. Highest & Lowest Elevation • Charles Mound-highest. • Mississippi river-lowest.

  23. Senator & House of Representative • Dick Durbin

  24. Cost of Average Home $134,030

  25. Average Income $23104/year. The 11th richest state in the U.S.A.

  26. Population 12,910,409

  27. Taxes. • Illinois Income Tax Act • Sales Tax.

  28. Transportation.

  29. Historical Significance Historical Significance Illinois has several historical periods. One being, the Pre-Columbian Era, the Era of European Exploration and Colonization, it’s development of the American Frontier and it’s growth to one of the richest and most populous states in the U.S.A. It has been known as the “Land of the Lincoln” because Abraham Lincoln spent most of his time in this state.

  30. Governor Pat Quinn

  31. Natural Resources • Water. • Timber (it covers 10% of the land) • Minerals: petroleum, lead, fluorite, and coal

  32. References en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois www.illinois.gov/ illinois.edu/ www.50states.com/illinois.htm dnr.state.il.us/

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