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The History Guy explains how Illinois became a state in 1818 and how the political maneuvering, boundary‑shifting, and behind‑the‑scenes deal‑making of that era laid the groundwork for the political culture the state, and especially Chicago, would later become famous for.
My sincere apology to Historian Tara McClellan McAndrew, who correctly called me out for over using her original work. I took too much from a single article, and I apologize to both her and viewers. Ms. McClellan McAndrew is an Illinois historian who writes on numerous subjects, and I highly recommend that you check out her work, including Stories of Springfield, which can be purchased here: arcadiapublishing.com/products/stories-of-springfield-9781596299320?srsltid=AfmBOorljn9QuFns2SuxBGH5qd93yLqCLmVExTWxvN3rCvHNGB59vq2h
The work cited in the episode is from a December 4, 2018 article posted on Illinois Public Media and available here: https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/illinois-issues-illinois-birth-we-cooked-the-books
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The History Guy explains how Illinois became a state in 1818 and how the political maneuvering, boundary‑shifting, and behind‑the‑scenes deal‑making of that era laid the groundwork for the political culture the state, and especially Chicago, would later become famous for.
My sincere apology to Historian Tara McClellan McAndrew, who correctly called me out for over using her original work. I took too much from a single article, and I apologize to both her and viewers. Ms. McClellan McAndrew is an Illinois historian who writes on numerous subjects, and I highly recommend that you check out her work, including Stories of Springfield, which can be purchased here: arcadiapublishing.com/products/stories-of-springfield-9781596299320?srsltid=AfmBOorljn9QuFns2SuxBGH5qd93yLqCLmVExTWxvN3rCvHNGB59vq2h
The work cited in the episode is from a December 4, 2018 article posted on Illinois Public Media and available here: https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/illinois-issues-illinois-birth-we-cooked-the-books
Check out our new shop for fun The History Guy merchandise:
thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall.com/products/thg-history
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
Note: Just because you can think up a reason to criticize doesn't mean that you are obligated to do so. Pedantic is not a compliment folks.
You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar:
thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger
All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.
Find The History Guy at:
Patreon: patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy
Facebook: facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT
Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHistoryGuy.net
The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you.
Subscribe for more forgotten history: youtube.com/channel/UC4sEmXUuWIFlxRIFBRV6VXQ?sub_confirmation=1.
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Script by THG
#history #thehistoryguy #illinois
