Illinois was originally inhabited by various Indian Tribes.
The Illiniwek Confederation, or Illini, was an alliance among several tribes.
The Illiniwek gave Illinois its name.
The Area was explored by French explorers in 1673 and became part of the French empire until 1763.
After, the area came under control of the British.
But in 1783, the area was ceded to the new United States.
In 1818, Illinois became the 21st U.S. state.
During the American Civil War, over 250,000 Illinois men served in the Union Army.
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