Illinois became the 21st state of the Union on December 3rd, 1818. Before being settled by Europeans, Illinois was home to a vibrant Native American culture, still visible in places like Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Our series of US geography videos “Visit the 50 States,“ gives you a little history and interesting facts about each state. For every state, you'll learn when it entered the Union, what's its motto, how did it get its nickname, and see what the flag, seal, and state capitol building all look like. We'll find the state capital on the map! There's also fun trivia - do you know the state tree, flower, and bird? Watch and find out! Try our 50 States Android App - it's FREE on the Google Play Store: And don't forget to Subscribe! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ We Recommend: The 50 States: Explore the USA with 50 fact-filled maps! National Geographic Our 50 States Stephen Fry in America: Fifty States and the Man Who set Out to See Them All ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Ways to support our channel: ► Join our Patreon : ► Make a one-time PayPal donation: ► We also accept Bitcoin @ 1EttYyGwJmpy9bLY2UcmEqMJuBfaZ1HdG9 Thank you! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Connect with us! Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Tour Guide: Michael Kelly Directed by Michael Harrison Written & Produced by Kimberly Hatch Harrison Edited by Andriy Kostyuk ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Creative commons picture credits: Violets : Author: James Steakley Monk's Mound : Author: Skubasteve834 Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio : Author: Zol87 Frederick C. Robie House : Author: Dan Smith Dancing Birdmen copper plate : Author: Herb Roe The Kinkaid Site in Massac County, Illinois : Painted by Herb Roe Maps of Cahokia Mounds Historic Site : : Author: Hires ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
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