A new educational Web site with facts about the state of Illinois was recently launched for public viewing online.
(PRWEB) May 16, 2005 -- A newly launched Web site provides facts and information about the state of Illinois.
"Our site is a pretty basic site," says Jay Gilbert, the owner. "We posted it with some history and facts about the state of Illinois. We also have graphics of the state flag and the state seal as well as a list of the most populated cities and towns in the state."
The site information is divided up into about 5 sections. There is pre-statehood history, which talks about the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before European settles showed up on the scene.
There are also historical details about the European exploration by French explorers Jacques Marquette and S.J. and Louis Joliet who explored the Illinois River in 1673.
Their famous exploration resulted in Illinois becoming a part of the French empire until 1763, when it passed to the British. The area was eventually ceded to the new United States in 1783 and became part of the Northwest Territory.
There is also information on the site about the role of the state of Illinois in the Civil War.
The other sections have details about law and government of the state of Illinois, which is modeled after the federal government with adaptations originating from traditions cultivated during the state's frontier era.
The geography section of the site describes a little about the physical location of the state of Illinois, the borders it shares with other state as well as the political geography, plus the industries and crops that thrive there.
Economy and demographics information are also included on the site, which may make for good statistics to quote.
Some other examples of the facts listed on the site include:
- Illinois constitutes the 21st state of the United States, located in the former Northwest Territory.
- The total gross state product for Illinois in 2003 was $499 billion, ranking it 5th in the nation.
- Illinois is known as the "Land of Lincoln" because it is here that the 16th President spent his formative years.
There is more information about the state of Illinois at http://www.illinoissite1.com.
Contact:
Jay Gilbert
510-525-1758
jauctions@msn.com
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