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What was a primary factor contributing to the population decline of Native Americans?
What was a primary factor contributing to the population decline of Native Americans?
- A preference for European goods and lifestyles.
- Improved agricultural practices introduced by Europeans.
- Reduced access to traditional hunting grounds.
- The introduction of European diseases and conflicts. (correct)
Why did the French initially explore Illinois in the 17th century?
Why did the French initially explore Illinois in the 17th century?
- To map the Mississippi River and find the Northwest Passage. (correct)
- To establish military outposts against British expansion.
- To convert Native Americans to Christianity.
- To establish permanent agricultural settlements.
What was the primary outcome of the French and Indian War for Native Americans in Illinois?
What was the primary outcome of the French and Indian War for Native Americans in Illinois?
- Greater autonomy and self-governance.
- Loss of land and stricter British control. (correct)
- Increased access to European trade goods.
- An alliance with the British against the French.
What was the key requirement Illinois had to meet to become a state?
What was the key requirement Illinois had to meet to become a state?
Why was Chicago not a significant location when Illinois achieved statehood?
Why was Chicago not a significant location when Illinois achieved statehood?
Which explorer is known for claiming the Mississippi River Valley for France?
Which explorer is known for claiming the Mississippi River Valley for France?
What was the primary goal of the Proclamation of 1763?
What was the primary goal of the Proclamation of 1763?
What was the significance of Cahokia in pre-Columbian societies?
What was the significance of Cahokia in pre-Columbian societies?
What impact did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 have on the region?
What impact did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 have on the region?
Which leader united several Native American tribes against British rule in the Great Lakes region?
Which leader united several Native American tribes against British rule in the Great Lakes region?
What was one of the main goals of the exploration led by Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet?
What was one of the main goals of the exploration led by Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet?
Why was Vandalia chosen as the second capital of Illinois?
Why was Vandalia chosen as the second capital of Illinois?
Who was the first governor of Illinois?
Who was the first governor of Illinois?
Flashcards
Bering Land Bridge
Bering Land Bridge
Ancient migration route connecting Asia to North America.
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet
First Europeans to contact Illinois Native Americans in 1673.
French and Indian War
French and Indian War
Conflict between French, British, and Native Americans over land and fur trade dominance.
Illinois Statehood
Illinois Statehood
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Chicago's significance in 1818
Chicago's significance in 1818
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Jacques Marquette
Jacques Marquette
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Louis Joliet
Louis Joliet
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Illinois Confederacy
Illinois Confederacy
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Pontiac’s War
Pontiac’s War
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Northwest Ordinance
Northwest Ordinance
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Cahokia
Cahokia
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Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation of 1763
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Vandalia
Vandalia
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Study Notes
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet
- Marquette and Joliet were French Jesuit missionaries and explorers.
- In 1673, they were among the first Europeans to contact Native Americans in Illinois.
- They mapped the Mississippi River.
- Their explorations helped France expand its influence in the region.
Louis Joliet
- Joliet, a French Canadian, partnered with Marquette.
- Together, they explored the Mississippi River and Illinois region.
- They aimed to locate the Northwest Passage.
- They made contact with native groups, including those of the Illinois Confederacy.
Illinois Confederacy
- A coalition of Native American tribes in Illinois before European contact.
- Included the Kaskaskia and Peoria tribes.
- Renowned for their farming practices and mound-building.
- Suffered displacement and decline due to colonization and disease.
Pontiac's War
- A 1763 rebellion led by Ottawa Chief Pontiac.
- Involved various tribes uniting against British forces in the Great Lakes region.
- Pontiac's War aimed to resist land encroachment.
- The rebellion significantly impacted British policies, such as the Proclamation of 1763.
Northwest Ordinance
- A 1787 law that governed the Northwest Territory.
- Included the modern state of Illinois.
- Established a process for territories to become states.
- Banned slavery in the Northwest Territory. Shaped the region's political and social structures.
Cahokia
- A significant ancient Native American city.
- Located near modern St. Louis.
- Flourished between 1050 and 1350 AD.
- Known for its large population, advanced agriculture, and monumental earthworks.
Shadrach Bond
- Illinois' first governor (1818-1822).
- Served Illinois' first capital at Kaskaskia.
- Helped establish the state's early government.
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
- A French explorer in the 17th century.
- Claimed the Mississippi River valley for France in 1682.
- Expanded French territory and influence in North America.
Proclamation of 1763
- A British decree that followed the end of the French and Indian War.
- Prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Aimed at reducing conflict with Native American tribes.
Vandalia
- Illinois' second capital.
- Founded in 1820.
- Chosen to centralize government as population grew and moved further north.
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