The Great Chicago Fire of 1871
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant factor in the early development of Chicago?
The discovery of gold
Its strategic location for trade
The presence of oil reserves
Its proximity to the ocean
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By 1850, what was a major contributor to Chicago's rapid growth?
The expansion of railroads
The invention of the automobile
The establishment of a national park
The discovery of diamonds
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary cause of the Great Chicago Fire's rapid spread?
A lack of firefighters
The use of wooden buildings
A severe drought
Strong winds from the ocean
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the immediate responses to the Great Chicago Fire?
The city was abandoned
Rebuilding with fireproof materials
A ban on all construction
Relocation of the city center
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant architectural achievement in Chicago after the fire?
The building of the first suspension bridge
The development of the first subway system
The creation of the largest park
The construction of the first American skyscraper
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which building is known as the tallest in the United States?
The Willis Tower
The Empire State Building
The One World Trade Center
The Chrysler Building
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a notable change in building practices after the Great Chicago Fire?
Use of wooden structures
Increased use of glass
Prohibition of tall buildings
Construction with fireproof materials
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