People
Who founded Hull House?
Jane Adams
Why was the area of Chigagou not a major settlement site?
People could find better land that was not swampy and marshy.
What was a major reason for the negative attitudes of early Chicago by visitors in the 1820s?
Swampy, bad weather, and very little economic opportunities
Why was the World Fair/Columbian Exposition of 1893 important for Chicago and why was it chosen over other cities?
Showcase Chicago's progress and sophistication to the world and was chosen over other cities for its manageable population and transportation systems.
How did Al Capone make his money?
Bootlegging
Who were the first two white men who recorded their journey through Chigagou?
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet.
The French initially envisioned Chigagou as potentially becoming a major center in North America. However, this did not occur because:
Resentment and conflict with local Native American tribes
Why was the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal valuable?
Connected the Great Lakes and Mississippi River for transportation
Where did most immigrants during the 1880-1920 time period come from?
Southern and Eastern Europe.
What was the Great Migration?
African Americans from the Southern states to cities like Chicago seeking employment
Who helped create the Chicago Plan of 1909 for redesigning the city with emphasis on beautifying the space?
Daniel Burnham
Why was the establishment of Fort Dearborn Important? And how did it end?
To assert U.S. control over the area and restrict British influence. Resulted in the massacre of fleeing Americans
Why was the Chicago Fire significant?
Led to the destruction of large parts of the city, and influenced rapid rebuilding
What does "Boodle" refer to?
Political corruption or bribery
Ethnic saloons in Chicago's immigrant neighborhoods around 1900 often functioned as
Community centers, employment assistance, news source for their homeland.
Who was known for his Flamboyant political style and appeal to working-class and ethnic voters, and working with Al Capone?
Mayor William "Big Bill" Thompson
True or False: Before the 1830s, peaceful coexistence and even intermarriage between white settlers and Native Americans were common in the Chicago area.
True
Why was Chicago's railroad important?
Served as the Railroad hub of the country that helped connect the east and west coast.
The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 was largely sparked by:
Racial tensions and competition for resources intensified by the Great Migration
What was an impact on the German community during WWI in Chicago?
Increased anti-German discrimination and cultural suppression
Who had a monopoly over Chicago's streetcar lines?
Charles Tyson Yerkes
The natural intersection of river systems near Chigagou created a convenient all-water connection between
The Great Lakes and Mississippi River
What was the Treaty of Greenville?
Treaty between Native Americans and U.S. settlers, which opened more land in the midwest for Euro/American settlement.
How did ethnic groups contribute to social and political changes in Chicago during the 1920s?
Established political machines and influence local elections.
What was the Haymarket Riot?
Who was advocating for what rights?
What was thrown?
Who did it?
Workers fighting for a 8 hr work day
a bomb
No one knows