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What problems did Illinois face in its early years?

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Because of the perception that Illinois would likely become a free state and tip the balance of power, Illinois faced an uphill battle to accede to the Union as the 21st state. Congress had ruled that territories' population must exceed 60,000 in order to apply for statehood.