Native American History of Illinois
Little is known about the Pre-Columbian Native American history of Illinois. For reasons unknown to historians, this culture vanished in the 1400s. The Illiniwek Federation was the next major power in the area we now call Illinois. When French explorers visited the area in the 17th century, they interpreted this as "Illinois." This is how the state got its name. In fact, the discovery of Illinois by French explorer Louis Joliet was an important part of Illinois history. As a result of his explorations, Illinois became part of the French Empire until 1763. The City of Joliet Illinois was named after this French explorer.
Illinois History under French and British Rule
The next important period in the history of Illinois happened in 1763, when, as a result of the French and Indian War and the Treaty of Paris, Great Britain obtained control of the region. The British maintained control of what is now Illinois until 1778 when the next significant turning point in the history of Illinois occurred. That year, George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War hero, and his band of American colonists captured Fort Kaskaskia. As a result, Illinois country became a possession of Virginia.
State of Illinois History under American Rule
The next turning point in Illinois history happened in 1787 when it joined the Northwest Territory under the government of the United States. Kaskaskia became Illinois' first capitol in 1818. However, two years later, the seat of Illinois government was moved to Vandalia. Then, in 1839, a young legislator named Abraham Lincoln advocated moving the state capitol to Springfield. The Capitol building in modern day Springfield today dates back to 1868, when ground was broken for its construction. In 1988, Springfield Illinois celebrated the centennial of the completion of the Statehouse.
State of Illinois History in the Civil War
Perhaps the most dramatic turning point in the history of the State of Illinois happened in 1861, when Abraham Lincoln left his Springfield home to become President of the United States. Unfortunately, Southern states reacted to the election of a Republican president by seceding from the Union. As a result, the country descended into Civil War.
Little is known about the Pre-Columbian Native American history of Illinois. For reasons unknown to historians, this culture vanished in the 1400s. The Illiniwek Federation was the next major power in the area we now call Illinois. When French explorers visited the area in the 17th century, they interpreted this as "Illinois." This is how the state got its name. In fact, the discovery of Illinois by French explorer Louis Joliet was an important part of Illinois history. As a result of his explorations, Illinois became part of the French Empire until 1763. The City of Joliet Illinois was named after this French explorer.
Illinois History under French and British Rule
The next important period in the history of Illinois happened in 1763, when, as a result of the French and Indian War and the Treaty of Paris, Great Britain obtained control of the region. The British maintained control of what is now Illinois until 1778 when the next significant turning point in the history of Illinois occurred. That year, George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War hero, and his band of American colonists captured Fort Kaskaskia. As a result, Illinois country became a possession of Virginia.
State of Illinois History under American Rule
The next turning point in Illinois history happened in 1787 when it joined the Northwest Territory under the government of the United States. Kaskaskia became Illinois' first capitol in 1818. However, two years later, the seat of Illinois government was moved to Vandalia. Then, in 1839, a young legislator named Abraham Lincoln advocated moving the state capitol to Springfield. The Capitol building in modern day Springfield today dates back to 1868, when ground was broken for its construction. In 1988, Springfield Illinois celebrated the centennial of the completion of the Statehouse.
State of Illinois History in the Civil War
Perhaps the most dramatic turning point in the history of the State of Illinois happened in 1861, when Abraham Lincoln left his Springfield home to become President of the United States. Unfortunately, Southern states reacted to the election of a Republican president by seceding from the Union. As a result, the country descended into Civil War.
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