Jane Addams & Hull House (Service)
What strategy did Hull House use to push for social reform?
Direct social services combined with research and lobbying.
What actions taken by George Pullman triggered The 1894 Pullman Strike?
He cut wages without reducing rent at Pullman company housing
Which gang was primarily in conflict with Capone’s South Side gang during the Beer Wars?
The North Side Gang
A major contributing factor to the rapid spread of the Great Chicago Fire was:
The prevalence of wooden structures and strong winds.
Frederick Law Olmsted and Daniel Burnham were key figures in the planning and design of the:
World's Columbian Exposition.
What European institution served as the direct model for Jane Addams when she founded Hull House in Chicago?
Toynbee Hall in London.
The trial following the Haymarket Riot is widely regarded as a miscarriage of justice. Why?
Conviction was based on the men's political beliefs rather than evidence.
The North and South Side Gangs were primarily made up of what two ethnic groups?
Irish and Italian
The Great Chicago Fire began in what year?
1871
What was one of the main criticisms leveled against the World's Columbian Exposition at the time?
Its lack of representation of diverse cultures.
What type of work did Jane Addams and Hull House focus on in Chicago?
Offering education, childcare, & health services to immigrants & the poor.
What was a significant, negative consequence of the Haymarket Riot for the labor movement in the United States?
It caused a major setback by associating unions with anarchism and violence
Capone rose to power in Chicago largely due to his work with which gang leader?
Johnny Torrio
What was the estimated number of people left homeless after the Great Chicago Fire?
100,000
What was the primary purpose of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago?
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival.
Which Progressive Era reform is directly linked to the work done at Hull House?
Child labor restrictions and workplace safety laws.
How did the Pullman Strike highlight the conflict between labor and business owners?
It involved a nationwide railroad strike that disrupted commerce.
Chicago demanded justice for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, but it was never achieved. Why?
No one survived to identify the attackers, and the crime remained unsolved
How did the Great Chicago Fire primarily impact the physical landscape of the city?
Resulted in the destruction of a large central area, requiring rebuilding.
What was the economic impact of the World's Columbian Exposition on the city of Chicago in the short term?
It generated substantial revenue through tourism and related industries.
What was the labor movement attempting to accomplish?
Advocating for better wages, reasonable hours, and safer working conditions
What role did the federal government play in the Pullman Strike?
Sent troops to break the strike and protect railroad operations.
During the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, some of the gunmen disguised themselves as ________ and shot _______ men.
"police officers conducting a raid" and shot "7 men".
How did the Great Chicago Fire lead to improvements in building codes and fire safety regulations in Chicago and beyond?
Destruction highlighted the dangers of existing practices, prompting reform
The World's Columbian Exposition primarily had what kind of impact on Chicago?
Longterm positive impact on its image, infrastructure, & cultural landscape