History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History
Explore the Captivating History of Chicago

Founded as a tiny, temporary settlement, Chicago became a crux of the American fur trade before growing into one of the powerhouses of the Industrial Revolution.

From procuring drinking water to implementing racial equality, nothing has ever been simple for the people who have called Chicago home - and yet there is immense pride among Chicagoans for what they and their fellow people have achieved.

The city has been home to some of America's most influential people, be they talk show hosts or U.S. Presidents. Every star on the Chicago flag represents an achievement to be remembered; every building an era that has helped shape the modern city into what it is today.

In this book, you will discover remarkable stories of people and events who shaped the history of this fascinating city.

History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History includes topics such as:
  • The Chicago Trail of Tears
  • All Roads (and Railways) Lead to Chicago
  • Filthiest City in America
  • The Financial District of America
  • Workers' Cottage to Skyscraper; Chicago's Architecture and Design
  • 1860 Republican National Convention
  • World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
  • The Speakeasy and Al Capone
  • Real Chicago Flavor
  • The Great Depression and Legislated Segregation
  • Century of Progress
  • Oprah Winfrey and Harpo
  • And much, much more!

So if you want to learn more about the History of Chicago, click add to cart!
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History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History
Explore the Captivating History of Chicago

Founded as a tiny, temporary settlement, Chicago became a crux of the American fur trade before growing into one of the powerhouses of the Industrial Revolution.

From procuring drinking water to implementing racial equality, nothing has ever been simple for the people who have called Chicago home - and yet there is immense pride among Chicagoans for what they and their fellow people have achieved.

The city has been home to some of America's most influential people, be they talk show hosts or U.S. Presidents. Every star on the Chicago flag represents an achievement to be remembered; every building an era that has helped shape the modern city into what it is today.

In this book, you will discover remarkable stories of people and events who shaped the history of this fascinating city.

History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History includes topics such as:
  • The Chicago Trail of Tears
  • All Roads (and Railways) Lead to Chicago
  • Filthiest City in America
  • The Financial District of America
  • Workers' Cottage to Skyscraper; Chicago's Architecture and Design
  • 1860 Republican National Convention
  • World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
  • The Speakeasy and Al Capone
  • Real Chicago Flavor
  • The Great Depression and Legislated Segregation
  • Century of Progress
  • Oprah Winfrey and Harpo
  • And much, much more!

So if you want to learn more about the History of Chicago, click add to cart!
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History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History

History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History

by Captivating History
History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History

History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History

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Explore the Captivating History of Chicago

Founded as a tiny, temporary settlement, Chicago became a crux of the American fur trade before growing into one of the powerhouses of the Industrial Revolution.

From procuring drinking water to implementing racial equality, nothing has ever been simple for the people who have called Chicago home - and yet there is immense pride among Chicagoans for what they and their fellow people have achieved.

The city has been home to some of America's most influential people, be they talk show hosts or U.S. Presidents. Every star on the Chicago flag represents an achievement to be remembered; every building an era that has helped shape the modern city into what it is today.

In this book, you will discover remarkable stories of people and events who shaped the history of this fascinating city.

History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's History includes topics such as:
  • The Chicago Trail of Tears
  • All Roads (and Railways) Lead to Chicago
  • Filthiest City in America
  • The Financial District of America
  • Workers' Cottage to Skyscraper; Chicago's Architecture and Design
  • 1860 Republican National Convention
  • World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
  • The Speakeasy and Al Capone
  • Real Chicago Flavor
  • The Great Depression and Legislated Segregation
  • Century of Progress
  • Oprah Winfrey and Harpo
  • And much, much more!

So if you want to learn more about the History of Chicago, click add to cart!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781720872979
Publisher: CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date: 06/07/2018
Series: U.S. States
Pages: 94
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.19(d)

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 – THE CHICAGO TRAIL OF TEARS

CHAPTER 2 – ALL ROADS (AND RAILWAYS) LEAD TO CHICAGO

CHAPTER 3 – LABOR AND THE INDUSTRIAL AGE

CHAPTER 4 – FILTHIEST CITY IN AMERICA

CHAPTER 5 – THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT OF AMERICA

CHAPTER 6 – WORKERS’ COTTAGE TO SKYSCRAPER; CHICAGO’S ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

CHAPTER 7 – 1860 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

CHAPTER 8 – WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION IN CHICAGO

CHAPTER 9 – THE SPEAKEASY AND AL CAPONE

CHAPTER 10 – REAL CHICAGO FLAVOR

CHAPTER 11 – THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND LEGISLATED SEGREGATION

CHAPTER 12 – CENTURY OF PROGRESS

CHAPTER 13 – THE PINKERTON NATIONAL DETECTIVE AGENCY

CHAPTER 14 – THE DALEY DYNASTY

CHAPTER 15 – OPRAH WINFREY AND HARPO

CHAPTER 16 – CHICAGO TODAY

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