Great Chicago Fire
What year was the Great Chicago Fire?
1871
a person who has seen something happen and can give information
eyewitness
things are rebuilt after being destroyed or damaged
reconstruction
likely to catch on fire
flammable
What are the first names of the O'Leary's?
Patrick and Catherine
a person who is not guilty for what they are being blamed for
innocent
when something is not allowed
prohibited
things that belong to you that are worth a lot of money
valuables
What country were Daniel Peg Leg Sullivan's relatives from?
Ireland
a funny story or joke, like a prank
hoax
feeling tired, especially as a result of no sleep
weary
scattered pieces of something, like houses and buildings that have been destroyed
debris
What caused the fire to happen? Give one reason
Dry weather
Rapid city growth
Less rain than usual
Wood was dry
a person who comes to live permanently in another country
immigrant
a person doing work
laborer
a small carriage pulled by horses
buggy
Name 3 things the city of Chicago changed after The Great Chicago Fire
1) Made water mains bigger
2) Skyscrapers
3) Made the fire department better
4) Made the streets wider
5) Stopped building with wood
6) Using structural steel
a room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building
loft
to be against people because they look and act different than you
prejudice
new idea or way of doing something
innovation