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It was an obvious and natural outgrowth of the population expansion from the moment the Illinois Territiry was created in 1809 when less than 12,000 persons called it their home and the 1820 figure of 55,211. After statehood the next decade saw a population growth of almost 350 percentb and by 1860 it had a population of over 1.7 million. It has grown in population in every Census since it was founded.
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When did Chicago become part of Illinois?
Chicago never became a state. Chicago is a city in the state of Illinois, which became the 21st state on December 3, 1818.
When did illinos become a state?
Illinois was admitted into the Union on December 3, 1818 becoming the 21st state to join the union.
Was Illinois a slave or free state in 1858?
Free what factors lead to Illinois to become a free state.Simply that a slave-state would allow chattel slavery, where a slave was the property of his master; and in a free state, slavery was illegal.
What is Illinois state snack?
The Illinois state snack is popcorn.
What state became a state before Illinois?
Mississippi was the 20th state. Illinois was the 21st. Alabama was the 22nd.
