Reminiscences: Chapter 26

Reminiscences of Early Peoria
by Odillon B. Slane

Chapter 26
pages 55-56

QUESTIONS ON "OUR STATE"

a) The motto of Illinois?
b) Explain how the names of Lincoln and Douglas may be associated with the motto.

a) In what five things does Illinois lead all other states?
b) State what ways corn is used as food.
c) Name the first and last governors of Illinois.

III

a) How many counties in Illinois?
b) Governors?
c) Naval heroes?
d) Find some counties named after generals.

a) Define statesman, orator, sage, senator.
b) Write a good sentence about each of the following:— Nathaniel Pope, Conrad Will, Daniel Boone, John C. Calhoun.

a) Name Indian tribes that occupied the territory of Illinois.
b) Locate some old Indian forts.
c) What is meant by "Little Winne"?
d) Did you ever see an Indian? Where?

a) What kind of school do you attend?
b) What is the purpose of the Common school?
c) Locate the University of Illinois.
d) What is a University?

VII

a) Name the charitable institutions of Illinois.
b) Penal institutions.
c) Reformatories.

VIII

a) What war is referred to in this stanza?
b) Causes?
c) Results?

a) Name the general that took Fort Donelson.
b) In what battle was General McPherson killed?
c) Who took command?
d) How many stars in the flag?
e) Symbolism of the colors of the flag?
f) Where is Lincoln's grave?

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