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'''Illinois''' is a state of the north-central United States. It was admitted as the 21st state in 1818. The area was explored by the French in the late 1600s, ceded by France to the British in 1763, and ceded by them to the newly formed United States in 1783. Springfield is the capital and Chicago the largest city. Population: 12,700,000.

[[Category:Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas]]'''Illinois''' is a state of the north-central [[Nation Located In::Directory:United States of America|United States]]. It was admitted as the 21st state in [[Year Admitted:=1818|1818]]. The area was explored by the French in the late 1600s, ceded by France to the British in 1763, and ceded by them to the newly formed United States in 1783. Springfield is the capital and Chicago the largest city. Population: [[Population:=12,700,000|12,700,000]].

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== History ==

== History ==

Indians hunted in Illinois as far back as 5000 B.C. and today you can still view the remains of their civilization at places such as Chahokia Mounds—North America's largest and most valuable prehistoric earthwork relic. Dickson Mounds Indian Museum near Lewiston features special exhibits which chronicle the Indian's valuable place in Illinois history.

Indians hunted in Illinois as far back as 5000 B.C. and today you can still view the remains of their civilization at places such as Chahokia Mounds—North America's largest and most valuable prehistoric earthwork relic. Dickson Mounds Indian Museum near Lewiston features special exhibits which chronicle the Indian's valuable place in Illinois history.

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