History of Chicago

. What are 4 random “fun-facts” about the 1893 World’s Fair that you found interesting?

2. What is “progressivism”? Give one example of a late 19th/ early 20th Century progressive figure and their ideas.

3. What was the “Great Migration”? (In the context of American & Chicago history) Why are people fleeing the south and coming to northern cities?

4. After reading through Chapter 5-7 of Jane Addams’ memoir “20 Years at Hull House” please answer the following questions:

The link to her memoir can be found on: http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/addams/hullhouse/hullhouse.html

a. What seems to be the purpose of Hull House (be specific)?

b. Name 4 types of events that go on there