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The Great Chicago Fire
Difficulties Faced
Land Rushes and Acts
Push and Pull Factors
Trails, Destinations, and Random Facts
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What the Chicago Fire did. 
What is it left 1/3 of the city burned, left 100,000 Chicagoans homeless and even more jobless, killed around 300 people, and burned a huge area in downtown Chicago. They had to completely rebuild Chicago because it was an extremely important city to the U.S and they needed to rebuild a safer environment for industry. 
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Why the weather was a problem in Westward Expansion. 
What is people weren't prepared for harsh weather and conditions in the plain states. There was no hills or trees to stop wind, and snow made things extremely difficult. 
100
The Homestead Act of 1862 stated this. 
What is Lincoln wanted people to go out and settle in the West. He encouraged people to do this by passing this act which gave 160 acres of free land for settlers(excellent land). 
100
Push and pull factors. 

Push factor is a reason to leave the place you are currently residing in. 

Pull factors are reasons you want to go to the place you are going to. 

100
How long the Oregon trail was and where it stretched to. 
Oregon trail was 2000 miles long and was from Independence, Missouri to Oregon.
200
Why Chicago was an important city. 
What is it was an important lumber city and an important industrial center, was the most important railroad hub in the country(gateway to the West), and was the lynchpin that held America together(raw goods, manufactured goods, lumber, etc... was shipped to and from there)?
200
Why building houses was so difficult once in the West. 
Plain states don't have trees, so there is no building quality lumber. Settlers had to build their houses with sod until they could get enough money to get lumber. This was problematic because sod was not a very good building material.
200
What was the Mormon Exodus?
In 1848, Mormons leave in carts (led by Brigham Young) to Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Why cities were push factors for settlers going west. 
Escaping cities was a push factor because settlers wanted to leave the dysfunctionality of cities. Eastern cities were overcrowded, many destroyed, dirty/diseases spread quickly, crime-filled, and full of prostitution and drunkards. 
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What the main trail going to California was. 
What is the Oregon/California trail. 
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How the Great Chicago Fire was caused. 
What is it is still debated over. Hypotheses include the close proximity of the buildings, weather, the city's response, unsuitable equipment, and flammable building materials. 
300
Why was it important to have enough materials on the road?
What is lack of materials and supplies(such as food and water and tools) could lead to bigger issues on the road, such as starvation and getting stuck. 
300
The California Gold Rush. 
In 1848-1855, after gold was discovered in California, about 500,000 people came to California looking for gold or to serve people looking for gold(doctors, salesmen, servants, teachers, etc...). 
300
Why people wanted to leave based off of economics. Also, the main push factor of westward migration. 
People left also based off of political unrest, war, and lack of jobs/economic opportunities. The main push factor of Westward Expansion was people wanted a change. 
300
This trail went to a place in New Mexico. 
What is the Sante Fe Trail? 
400
When and where the fire was. 
What is October 8-10, 1871 in Chicago, Illinois on the O'Leary family property. 
400
What was some difficulties faced on the trail due to the terrain? 
What is the difficult terrain made it difficult to navigate, making it extremely easy to get lost or stuck on the trail. 
400
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What movement brought formerly enslaved African Americans to leave and go to the West? 
400
What were the minor pull factors in Westward Migration? 
Pull factors include resources, propaganda, new opportunity, more economic ventures, adventure, and freedom from rules and bondage(former confederates, ex-slaves, etc...). 
400
How the Homestead Act worked. 
People would apply for a homestead, once approved you would go and settle on your allotted land. In 5 years, the Government would check on you and if you improved the land significantly, then it is yours for free. 
500
What the significance of the Great Chicago Fire was. 
What is Reconstruction cities are growing too big too fast(unsafe and poorly planned), GCF an example of poor planning of the city. People wanted to leave dysfunctional cities in the East and move Westward. Chicago was a reason people wanted to leave and the way people left. 
500
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Why was native americans and sickness/disease/injuries such a concern? 
500
The California Gold Rush's significance. 

This caused California's population to boom, causing it to become a state before even being a territory. It boosted U.S economy(helping the Union win the Civil War). Many immigrants came to California as well, different people groups didn't get along, causing racial tension. 

500
What was the main pull factor of Westward Migration?
The Homestead Act of 1862 gave settlers free quality land. Settlers wanted to take advantage of this opportunity. 
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Why the Homestead Act was popular and what people did with their land. 

It was an affordable opportunity for everyone of any race. Most settlers would farm or raise livestock.