Only in antebellum South Carolina and Mississippi did slaves outnumber free persons. Most Southerners owned no slaves and most slaves lived in small groups rather than on large plantations.Slave Ownership Patterns. State 1750 Black/total 1790 Slave/total 1810 Slave/total 1860 Slave/total What state was slavery most common in? At a glance, […]
Here are the 10 states with the highest Civil War casualties: New York (39,000) Illinois (31,000) North Carolina (31,000) Ohio (31,000) Virginia (31,000) Alabama (27,000) Pennsylvania (27,000) Indiana (24,000) Who lost more soldiers in the Civil War North or South? For 110 years, the numbers stood as gospel: 618,222 men […]
They are shoes most people would not want to wear. Especially on July 9, 1863. That’s when Indiana was invaded by a fearsome band of marauding Confederate soldiers on horseback. They were experienced battle veterans commanded by the daring Gen. Was Indiana in the Confederacy? Indiana, a state in the […]
Four days later, on May 20th, 1861, North Carolina became the last state to join the new Confederacy. State delegates met in Raleigh and voted unanimously for secession. All of the states of the Deep South had now left the Union. In what order did the Confederate states secede? The […]
Michigan made a substantial contribution to the Union during the American Civil War. While the state itself was far removed from the combat theaters of the war, Michigan supplied many troops and several generals, including George Armstrong Custer. Which states were Union and Confederate? The Confederacy included the states of […]
The Loop | Wealthy Professional Neighborhood in Chicago Named for the “L” Train forming a literal loop around this neighborhood, it is located between the Near North Side and the Near South Side. Where do the rich and famous live in Chicago? Famous Celebrity Homes In Downtown Chicago Wrigley Mansion. […]
Indiana, a state in the Midwest, played an important role in supporting the Union during the American Civil War. Despite anti-war activity within the state, and southern Indiana’s ancestral ties to the South, Indiana was a strong supporter of the Union. Did Confederates invade Indiana? They are shoes most people […]
To find some wealthy men, the central business district in Chicago is the best way to go. Late evenings after work or the weekends is a great place to catch some rich men, relaxing and potentially looking for someone like you. Check these upscale bars, located around the central business […]
Here Are the Best Places to Live in Chicago Lakeview. Lakeview is situated right where you think it is, next to the lake. Lincoln Park. In this writer’s opinion, Lincoln Park is the best neighborhood to live in the city. Old Town. West Loop. Wicker Park. What is the fanciest […]
The difference in average price between #1 Hinsdale and #10 Barrington is $857,716. When compared to national average price, the top city Hinsdale is 214% above the national average price of homes for sale.Top ten most expensive cities in Illinois. City Average Price #1 Hinsdale $1,428,651 #2 Lake Forest $1,393,947 […]
It’s where unemployment benefits come out of when you lose your job. Before the pandemic, the trust fun was at a surplus of around $2.2 billion, but that quickly plummeted as businesses closed and fraudsters received money. The debt currently stands at $4.5 billion. How far in debt is Illinois? […]
List of Poorest Zipcodes in Metro Chicago Rank Zipcode Median Household Income 1 46402 $18504 2 60621 $20991 3 46407 $22008 What are the poorest neighborhoods in Chicago? West Garfield Park and East Garfield Park are infamous for street and property crimes. Both areas have a high poverty rate, with […]
Here are the five richest and five poorest area codes, according to GoBankingRates.com. Area code 305—Miami and the Florida Keys. 5 poorest area codes. Area code 662—northern Mississippi. Area code 304—West Virginia. Area code 580—South and West Oklahoma. Area code 573—eastern Missouri. Area code 575—rural New Mexico. What’s the poorest […]
Because the need for housing was so vast – but the available land was limited by an unwillingness to expand the area where Black people could live – soaring public-housing projects again reshaped the city. Why are there a lot of black people in Chicago? The black population in Chicago […]
Versailles, KY (ver-SAYLES) Why is Versailles pronounced differently? Specifically, I wish to know why the “lles” in Versailles (vər-ˈsī) is not pronounced in American English. If you listen to a French person pronounce it then you’ll hear them end the word with “yeh” (ver – sigh – yeh), and this […]