Illinois Essays

Springfield, Illinois was first known as Sangamon County. Elisha Kelly’s family was the first Europeans to settle on the land, in 1820 (Springfield, Illinois). His brother John Kelly was the one who built the first cabin they lived in. In 1837, Springfield was appointed the new capital of Illinois. Now Springfield, Illinois is predominantly White Americans. According to Statistical Atlas (2015), 73.3 percent of the population is White, 19.2 percent is African American, 2.3 percent is Asian, 2.2 percent

Illinois has been making history ever since the United States was founded, even though it may not have been a state yet. A huge and continuing part of Illinois history is the large amount coal mines that are right underneath where we are standing. The first coal discovery was in 1673 on the outskirts of the Illinois river. Ever since this first discovery, Illinois has been famous for our coal production and mine subsidence. These advances and discoveries have changed Illinois history for better and

Illinois State University seems like a great fit for me. I know many students who attend Illinois State University, and they are always telling me about how great the school is and how amazing the campus is. I have done some research on the university and the campus and all of the information I found stood out to me. I found nothing that made me skeptical about the university. It would be an honor to be able to attend Illinois State University. Based off of what my friends have told me, I am very

As a senior in high school, and an incoming college freshman, I believe that Illinois State University is a good fit for me for various reasons, including the School of Psychology, its proximity to my home and therefore my family, as well as the fact that I am quite accustomed to the campus atmosphere. For the past six years, I have known wholeheartedly that I aspire to go into the field of psychology, particularly focusing on adolescent counseling. I came to know that this is what I wish to pursue

There is so much famous stuff that happen in Illinois like people, places, and history. Walt Disney and like the Chicago fire or the Bean in Chicago. There are so many Famous people born in Illinois; one famous person is Walt Disney. The Chicago fire is one of many disasters that happen in Illinois: the largest disaster is the Chicago fire. There are many tourist attractions in Illinois; the main tourist attractions are The Bean in Chicago. Illinois is a remarkable state that is home to many interesting

Q&A: Cassandra Kamp on Northern Illinois University NIU student, Cassandra Kamp talks to Jack Hueckstaedt about her time at the University and how the campus provides a better learning environment. Written By Jack Hueckstaedt December 3, 2017 Most factual information about Northern Illinois University can be easily accessed on their website, but some information such as students’ opinions on the campus environment, and the quality of courses that can be taken in the college is a little more

the University of Illinois, but even though this chant has not changed the University has. The University of Illinois was not always called by that name, but originally was called the Illinois Industrial University. This university was built in between Champaign and Urbana as a result of the Morrill Land Grant Act in 1868 (Wiegmann). Throughout the history of the University many changes have taken place. Even with many obstacles in the early years of the University of Illinois, the University has

I am delighted to apply to Illinois State University. I am planning to attend an open house to ISU so I can view the campus but from what I have seen online and read from the students ISU is a great campus. The open campus looks enjoyable and relaxing, from what I have seen in the pictures, and from reading alumni reviews about Illinois State, there were only positive things about the school and its courses. I would like to attend Illinois State for many reasons; First, I am interested in possibly

perfect fit for you to join our University. While looking through your record, I can tell you have the exceptional capability of doing great things, so I hope you could take the time and consider becoming a Huskie yourself! After comparing Northern Illinois University to some other colleges in the region, it can be observed that NIU dominates as an exceptional school in almost all areas. Some Universities require you to have a ridiculously high test scores and GPA and class rank, so we at NIU decided

In June 1840 Lincoln then argues his first case before the Illinois Supreme Court. On November 4th 1842 Abraham Lincoln 30 years old, marries Mary Todd in Springfield, Kentucky. On August 1st 1843, Abraham’s first child, is born. Abraham names his first child Robert Todd Lincoln. On March 10th,1846 Abraham Lincoln’s

(Biography. Com section of Childhood) His family had to move to Illinois, he had to live in a lodge, cabin, he had to bring wood, and some of the wood he used it to build a fence. He has worked as postmaster, and as a landowner. He acquire skills when he used to tell stories when he lives in Illinois. According to Biography.com after the Black Hawk War, Lincoln began his political career and elected state legislature in Illinois in 1834 as a member of the wigs party. He went was in the house of

Kentucky,  but later he moved to southern Indiana in 1816. Lincoln didn’t go to school often because he had to support his family. He moved to Southern Illinois in 1830 with his family, and Lincoln worked on a river flatboat hauling freight sown the Mississippi to  New Orleans when living in Southern Illinois. After moving to Salem, Illinois he got jobs as a shopkeeper and a postmaster. Later, he became interested in politics and supported the Whig Party. He did not support slavery to territories

place named Decatur in Illinois. Although Lincoln was young, he had a reasonable amount of responsibilities ranging from helping his father plant crops and building log cabins with his father. He even had to helped his father clear off land. Once in Illinois, Abraham left to go live a life of his own. After leaving, he and some friends built a flatboat and took it to New Orleans, this is where Lincoln witnessed what slavery was like in the south. Upon his return to Illinois, he was elected to the

enough in 1818 Abraham’s mother, Nancy Lincoln, died of milk sickness. After the mother died, Thomas found a new wife named Sarah Bush Johnston. A few years later, the life in Indiana wasn’t as expected and the family had to move to Macon County, Illinois (Abraham Lincoln/Biography.com Editors- Childhood). Abraham believed that

Sinclair, Upton. The Jungle. Cambridge, Massachusetts 1971 Summary: In the early 1900s, many immigrants traveled to the U.S. in order to complete the American dream. That dream was to have a successful life in the land, America by having a good job, nice house, and having a happy family ,but sometimes it didn’t always turn out to be a good outcome. For Jurgis and his family, it was more like the American nightmare. They are all immigrants who come to America, they are scammed by some scammers and

was a lawyer and many other jobs before being a president. Lincoln’s nickname was Honest Abe because he was always honest during the time he was a lawyer. After that, Lincoln lost his mom and his sister because of poisoned milk. Lincoln moved to Illinois and that’s when he first saw slavery. He thought it was cruel so he joined the republican party to become President. He eventually became the President of the U.S. but people in the south part of the U.S. hated him because he wanted to ban slavery

for his father and many other farms until he got involved with politics (McPherson 1). Once he got a little older, Lincoln moved to New Salem, Illinois at around the age of twenty two (McPherson 1). When he go to Illinois,

Abraham Lincoln Early life On February 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born by a log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln lost his own mother (Nancy hanks) at the age of nine because of milk disease, and then his dad remarried. Lincoln received sporadic education as a child, walking two miles to a schoolhouse when he was not needed to work on the family farm. Lincoln would read books and borrow them because of the lack of formal school. At the age of 17 Abraham grew to be six feet

The Life and Accomplishments of Dorothea Dix Claire M. Okkema Valparaiso University I have neither given nor received nor have I tolerated others’ use of unauthorized aid. A humanitarian devoted to the welfare of the mentally ill, Dorothea Dix challenged 19th century America’s most incorrigible social problems. Dix was a tireless evangelist, and her extensive work has left a selfless legacy. Dismissing all opposition, Dix created a solution for the growing crisis of public institutions,

John Deere started a small company in Illinois and now it can be found in 30 different countries. Many people use the equipment produced by John Deere on a daily basis, the equipment has many different uses. From harvesting fields across the Midwest to mining for gold in Brazil. John deer surrounds many different people across the world this was all started by a common blacksmith in Illinois. When somebody says John Deere everyone immediately thinks about that big