Flashcard on the Great Chicago Fire

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When did the Great Chicago Fire start?

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October 8th, 1871

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What was the rumored cause of the Great Chicago Fire?

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Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicking over a lantern

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Why did the fire spread so quickly?

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The city suffered from a major drought.

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What survived the Great Chicago Fire? Options: Water Tower and Pumping Station, Old St. Patrick's Church, St. Michael Church

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All of the above

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What is the Chicago Academy of Sciences?

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A museum dedicated to natural history

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Where was the Chicago Academy of Sciences located before moving to Lincoln Park?

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Downtown Chicago

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What happened to the Chicago Academy of Sciences during the Great Fire?

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The building was destroyed.

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How did the Chicago Academy of Sciences recover after the fire? Options: Rebuilding the museum, Collecting new specimens, Donations from other institutions

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Donations from other institutions

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How did the Great Fire impact the city of Chicago?

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Buildings were required to be built of brick and stone.

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Where are the surviving specimens from the Chicago Academy of Sciences stored?

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Ravenswood neighborhood