Chicago History Bell-ringer 11/24/2008
Answer the following Q about Chapter 3—early Chicago 1) What 2 methods of travel, newly built in the mid-1800s, made Chicago grow? 1) What 2 methods of travel, newly built in the mid-1800s, made Chicago grow? 2) What happened after President Andrew Jackson passed the specie circular? 2) What happened after President Andrew Jackson passed the specie circular? 3) Who was our first mayor? 3) Who was our first mayor?
Here are some more Q…. 4) Name 2 groups of immigrants coming to Chicago in the mid-1800s. 4) Name 2 groups of immigrants coming to Chicago in the mid-1800s. 5) Name 2 reform movements occurring in Chicago in the mid- 1800s. 5) Name 2 reform movements occurring in Chicago in the mid- 1800s. 6) What did Chicago do to the city streets in 1849? 6) What did Chicago do to the city streets in 1849? 7) Describe one document that you liked from the 10-document activity. 7) Describe one document that you liked from the 10-document activity.
And finally…. 8) What is this year’s history fair theme? 8) What is this year’s history fair theme? 9) List the 4 ways you can present your findings. 9) List the 4 ways you can present your findings. 10) If you had to choose right now, what would be your history fair topic? What kind of project would you do? With whom (if anyone) would you work? 10) If you had to choose right now, what would be your history fair topic? What kind of project would you do? With whom (if anyone) would you work?