Ch1 The Great Fire

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English
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8th Grade
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Eboni Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What building material was predominantly used in the construction of homes in Chicago during the 19th century?
Brick
Stone
Wood
Concrete
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What weather conditions contributed to the rapid spread of the fire?
Heavy Rain
Strong Winds
Snowstorm
Fog
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant consequence of using wood for construction in a densely populated area?
Higher construction costs
Better insulation
Increased fire risk
Longer-lasting buildings
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of weather event occurred the days leading up to the Great Fire that increased the risk of fire?
Blizzard
Heatwave
Tornado
Lightning storm
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What central idea emphasizes the living conditions of the lower-income populations in Chicago?
Economic growth
Social inequality
Cultural diversity
Urban development
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the use of wood in buildings affect the fire's intensity and spread?
Slowed down the fire
Minimized property damage
Intensified the fire spread
Prevented fire from spreading
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did the dry weather play in the events of the Great Fire?
Reduced the fire risk
Increased fire risk
Improved firefighting efforts
Prevented the fire from spreading
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What contributed to the rapid spread of fires in the middle-class and poorer districts?
Buildings were made of fire-resistant materials
Large spaces between houses and businesses
The use of fast-burning wood and overcrowded lots
The city's modern fire prevention systems
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