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In 1833, the town of Chicago had about 150 people. It soon became very large because of its location where the Chicago river meets at a Great Lake, Lake Michigan. That made it easy to get to Chicago by boat. Chicago was also a perfect location to be a railroad hub because of the flat land, and many people used the railroads there. People came from all around because of Chicago's transportation. Chicago began to grow as a city and more and more people came. Soon Chicago had canals, trains, and cars and there were many ways to travel. Chicago became famous for its transportation which helped it become one of the largest cities in America.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoChicago emerged as the train hub of America as well as well as a major highway hub for transportation?
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∙ 12y agoPerfect Location for Regional/National/Global shipping and receiving and most everything else that comes along with it. Rail Roads big factor. Plus hard working New Immigrant workforce.
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∙ 11y agoBecasue of the agricultural boom.
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In what year did Chicago become a city?
It was surely a big ciity after the 1890 Census recorded the population as 1,099,850 residents. By the end of the 19th Century, Chicago was the fifth largest city in the world.
What date did Chicago become a state?
Never. Chicago is not a state. Chicago is a city.
Can you give me a sentence with the word city?
Chicago is a big city
What is a very big city on Lake Michigan?
Chicago
Where is the closest big city in Canada from Chicago?
Windsor Ontario.
Where did Upton Sinclair do it at?
Chicago, the Windy City, the City of Big shoulders, Chi-town
What day did Chicago become a city?
international boner day
What year did Chicago become 2nd largest city?
1880s
When did Chicago become Illinois capital?
The City of Chicago is not now, and never has been, the capital of the State of Illinois.
Are there any nicknames for Chicago that aren't Windy City and White City?
I've never heard "White City" before, but a couple other nicknames for Chicago are "The city that works" and "The city of big shoulders".
What major Midwestern city did Lake Michigan become?
Chicago <3
How big does the population have to be to become a city?
10,000
