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What was the road that connected Maryland to Illinois and also known as the National Road?
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What state is known as the prairie state?
Illinois
What caused the Lincoln-Douglas debate?
For the most part, the five Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858 centered around the issue of slavery. Lincoln, who although was well known in Illinois, gained national attention as Douglas was a famous politician with a national reputation. Newspaper coverage was extensive.
Which political figure of the 1860's was known as the little giant?
This was the nickname of Illinois congressman Stephen A. Douglas, who became nationally known for a series of debates he had with Abraham Lincoln.
The transfer of power from the national government to state and local government is known as?
devolution.
What is the interest and the total amount of money that the US government has borrowed known as?
The National Debt
The transportation route that extended 800 miles from Maryland to Illinois is?
The transportation route that extended from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois is known as the National Road. It is a 620 mile road that was built by the federal government. In 2002 it was officially designated as "The Historic National Road, an All-American Road."
What states do the national road go through?
The National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, passes through the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. It was one of the first major improved highways in the United States.
What two transportation systems connected the east and west between 1790-1825?
The Erie Canal and the National Road (also known as the Cumberland Road) were the two transportation systems that connected the east and west between 1790-1825. The Erie Canal linked the Great Lakes with the Hudson River, while the National Road connected the Potomac River in Maryland to the Ohio River in Wheeling, Virginia.
What state is Illinois known as?
Illinois is known as the "Land of Lincoln"
Is Maryland known for fried chicken or crabs?
Maryland is known for blue crabs.
What was Annapolis Maryland known for besides a military training school?
well its known for being maryland's capital
Where was Reagan from?
Reagan was born, grew up and went to college in Illinois. He spent most of adult life in California and became national known when he was living there.
Places with rock in the name?
Rockville - a city in Maryland, USA known for its vibrant downtown and historic district. Rockport - a scenic coastal town in Massachusetts famous for its art galleries and seafood. Rock Springs - a city in Wyoming known for its natural hot springs and outdoor recreational opportunities. Rock Island - a city in Illinois located on the Mississippi River, home to a historic arsenal and national cemetery.
What is Illinois is known for?
Illinois is known for its wide variety of weather.
What are the best known things in Illinois?
Illinois Best Known Products Boeing and tootsie roll industries
Does Illinois have mountains?
Illinois does not have mountains. It is known as the Prairie State for a reason. The highest point is a hill called Charles Mound which has elevation 1235 feet.
The land of Lincoln refers to what state?
Illinois is known as the Land of Lincoln.
