Illinois

Illinois Timeline

By agowen
  • Slavery

    Slavery
    The first slaves were brought to Illinois around 1720.Nobody knows the exact date in which they came.
  • Stealing States

    Stealing States
    Great Britain gains Illinois from France.
  • Gaining Freedom

    Gaining Freedom
    The United States offiicially gains control of Illinois
  • Statehood

    Statehood
    Illinois becomes the 21st state of the U.S.A.
  • The Perfect President

    The Perfect President
    Lincoln becomes president and leads the Civil War.
  • Great Chicago Fire

    Great Chicago Fire
    A gigantic fire destroys most of Chicago.
  • Finding the Capital

    Finding the Capital
    Springfield is the Capital of Illinois.
  • Tallest Tower

    Tallest Tower
    The Sears Tower is finished, and becomes the tallest building in Chicago.
  • Ronald Reagan

    Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan becomes president. Born in Tampico, Illinois
  • Oprah Winfrey

    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah airs her first TV talk show in Chicago, Illinois.