History of Chicago

Choose one of the options below and write a paper (2-3 pages) Option 1 (Creative): Imagine you are a traveller to Chicago in its early years, 1830-1860. Write a letter home to relatives describing your experience in the city. While writing the letter consider these questions: How did you get to the city? What is the purpose of your trip to Chicago? What is the physical layout of the city like? What sights, sounds, or smells catch your attention? What kinds of people live here? What jobs do people have? What do they do for fun? Who are you likely to meet? What surprises you about the city? Pay close attention to chronology. Option 2 (Analytical): How did Chicago’s role as a crossroads define its early development? How did this role shape its culture, economy, politics, and social structure?  In writing your essay, consider such topics as: geographic location, French—and then—American and Native American relations, immigration, land speculation, capitalism, transportation difficulties, and the prairie. No matter which option, you must have at least four (4) references. One of the has to be “Chicago: A Biography 1st Edition by Dominic A. Pacyga ” DO NOT BID IF YOU HAVE NO ACCESS TO THE BOOK Do not hesitate to ask questions anytime. Please give time in case of revisions

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