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Jean Baptiste Point DuSable and the Founding of Chicago
Explain the significance of DuSable's multicultural background and trading post at the mouth of the Chicago River.
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Early Illinois: Indigenous Nations, Statehood, and Lincoln
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Explore the Indigenous cultures, early exploration, path to statehood, and pivotal political events that shaped Illinois through the mid-19th century.
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SS.H.2.4Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesUsing artifacts and primary sources, investigate how individuals contributed to and the founding and development of Illinois.
SS.H.2.3Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesDescribe how significant people, events, and developments have shaped their own community and region.