American Revolution
What country ruled the colonies before independence?
Britain
What direction did settlers travel when they moved west?
West
Name one land feature that affected travel west.
rivers, mountains, plains
What major issue caused conflict between the North and South?
Slavery
Why was Illinois important during the Civil War?
It was a Union (free) state
It sent soldiers to fight
It provided supplies and railroads
It was the home state of Abraham Lincoln
What document announced the colonies wanted independence?
The Declaration of Independence
Name one reason people moved west.
land, opportunity, gold, space
How did rivers help settlers travel?
transportation and water supply
What two regions disagreed about slavery and government power?
North and South
Was Illinois a free state or slave state?
Free state
What were colonists who wanted independence called?
Patriots
What famous trail did many settlers travel on?
Oregon Trail
Why were mountains difficult for travelers?
hard to cross, slow travel
Why did new states create conflict?
deciding if they would allow slavery
What president from Illinois led the country during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What were colonists who stayed loyal to Britain called?
Loyalists
Name one challenge settlers faced traveling west.
rivers, mountains, sickness, weather
How did geography affect jobs in the North vs. South?
North had factories; South had farming/plantations
Did the Civil War happen suddenly or build over time?
Built over time
What Illinois city grew quickly because of trade and railroads?
Chicago
What was one reason colonists were upset with Britain?
taxes, no representation, unfair laws
Which group lost land as settlers moved west?
Native Americans
Why did new western land cause arguments between states?
deciding if slavery would be allowed
Name two causes of the Civil War.
slavery, economic differences, states’ rights, expansion
Name one way the Civil War affected Illinois.
soldiers fought, factories produced supplies, cities grew