abstract:The Territory of Illinois was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from 1 March 1809, until 3 December 1818, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Illinois. The area was earlier known as "Illinois Country" while under French control, first as part of French Canada and then as part of French Louisiana.
By 1860, Illinois, Indiana, andWisconsin were the leading producers, and the fivestates carved12 from theNorthwestTerritory produced roughlyhalf the nation'soutput.
Scott was sold in Missouri to an army doctor who took him to Illinois and then went into the Wisconsin territory.
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She was given a shiny black 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (lease payments and fuel are gratis) and a territory of 14 Wal-Marts in central Illinois and Indiana.