Illinois History pgs 45-55

What are the topics covered in the Illinois History pages 45-55?

• The geography of Illinois

• The steps taken for Illinois to become a state

• The industrial development of Illinois

• The life of early settlers of Illinois

Which of the following is one of the topics discussed in the Illinois History pages 45-55?

• The Great Chicago Fire

• The three capitals of Illinois

• The founding of Chicago

• The Illinois Constitution

Based on the Illinois History pages 45-55, which aspect of Illinois history is described?

• The political figures of Illinois

• The natural disasters in Illinois history

• The life of early settlers of Illinois

• The modern economic status of Illinois

Who used The Intelligencer for editorials to push for statehood?

• Nathaniel Pope

• Daniel Pope Cook

• John Doe

• Alexander Hamilton

What did Nathaniel Pope accomplish for the IL Territory in Washington D.C.?

• He established The Intelligencer as the official newspaper

• He got the northern border stretched to include Chicago and border with Lake Michigan

• He founded the city of Chicago

• He created the first editorial for statehood

What was one of the requirements for the territory to achieve statehood according to the document?

• A petition to the President

• A declaration of independence

• A petition to Congress

• A public vote by the territory's residents

What was the population requirement for statehood as mentioned in the document?

• Population +50,000

• Population +40,000

• Population +30,000

• Population +20,000

According to the document, how was the population sometimes fraudulently inflated?

• By counting animals as residents

• By counting some families multiple times

• By excluding certain groups of people

• By only counting landowners

What was the actual population recorded for the territory as shown in the document?

• 40,258

• 50,258

• 30,258

• 60,258

On what date did Illinois achieve statehood according to the document?

• December 3, 1817

• December 3, 1818

• January 2, 1818

• January 2, 1817