- 主题:The Chicago Fire of 1871was the worst disaster of the 19th
The fire is said to have started one evening in Mrs.O'Leary's barn on the West Side of Chicago.Several hours after she milked her cow,it kicked over an oil lamp,and the cow started the fire.We do not know if the story is true,but we do know that the fire began in a barn on the West Side.
There was a lot of damage.90,000people were left homeless,and 18,000buildings were destroyed.Property damage was almost 200million dollars.In addition,about 300people died.
People from all over the world helped Chicago by sending food and clothing.Within a month 4,000cottages with two rooms had been built to house people.In a few years,Chicago was completely rebuilt.
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: The fire is said to have started one evening in Mrs.O'Leary's barn on the West Side of Chicago.Several hours after she milked her cow,it kicked over an oil lamp,and the cow started the fire.We do not know if the story is true,but we do know that the fire began in a barn on the West Side.
: There was a lot of damage.90,000people were left homeless,and 18,000buildings were destroyed.Property damage was almost 200million dollars.In addition,about 300people died.
: People from all over the world helped Chicago by sending food and clothing.Within a month 4,000cottages with two rooms had been built to house people.In a few years,Chicago was completely rebuilt.
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