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Why is Chicago not a part of Wisconsin today? What is the story of IllinoissLiberty Bell of the West? How did a simple plow change the look of an entirestate? You can find the answers to these questions in this book which containsall kinds of fascinating historical facts that tell the story of the state ofIllinois. Inside you will find information about the first people of Illinoisand the explorers and settlers who came later. You will learn about the rolesthat Illinois played in the American Revolution and Civil War. And youll findout why Illinois was and is called the Prairie State. Inside youll find mapsthat help you find your way around Illinois photographs that let you see whatyou are reading about a glossary index and list of more books to read tohelp you find what youre looking for and better understand it. «