Chicago

The video explores the origins of Chicago's name, tracing it back to a Native American term for wild onion, which was adapted by French settlers. It highlights the role of French explorers in the region and focuses on Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a free black man from Haiti, who established a successful trading post in Chicago. His contributions are recognized with a plaque and a bronze bust, marking his legacy as the city's first permanent resident.

What is the origin of the name 'Chicago'?

• A Spanish word for 'lake'

• A French word for 'river'

• A Native American word for 'wild onion'

• An English word for 'windy city'

How did the French influence the pronunciation of 'Chicago'?

• They used a different word entirely

• They changed the spelling to 'Chicagoe'

• They pronounced it with a 'sh' sound

• They added a silent 'e' at the end

Who was a key figure in establishing trading posts in the Chicago area?

• Louis Chalet

• Catherine Potawatomi

• Father Jacques Marquette

• Jean Baptiste Point du Sable

What was Jean Baptiste Point du Sable's contribution to Chicago?

• He established a successful trading post

• He built the first skyscraper

• He was the first mayor of Chicago

• He discovered Lake Michigan

What is a modern tribute to Jean Baptiste Point du Sable in Chicago?

• A street named after him

• A bronze bust at Pioneer Court

• A museum dedicated to his life

• A park in his honor