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Slavery
The first slaves were brought to Illinois around 1720.Nobody knows the exact date in which they came. -
Stealing States
Great Britain gains Illinois from France. -
Gaining Freedom
The United States offiicially gains control of Illinois -
Statehood
Illinois becomes the 21st state of the U.S.A. -
The Perfect President
Lincoln becomes president and leads the Civil War. -
Great Chicago Fire
A gigantic fire destroys most of Chicago. -
Finding the Capital
Springfield is the Capital of Illinois. -
Tallest Tower
The Sears Tower is finished, and becomes the tallest building in Chicago. -
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan becomes president. Born in Tampico, Illinois -
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah airs her first TV talk show in Chicago, Illinois.
