Question

On a windy night in October 1871, an event took place that would change the cityscape of Chicago forever. At about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, a fire started near a small shed behind a home in the eastern section of the city. The origin of the fire is still a mystery. Once started, the fire spread quickly through the mostly wooden buildings. The high winds of the evening carried the embers into the heart of the city. As with most cities, buildings were very close together, and firewood was often stored between them. The fire also ignited the raised wood plank sidewalks, ships, and coal and ti

Answer 1

Which aspect of city life was a major contributing factor in why the Great Chicago Fire spread so quickly?

the lack of proper sanitation

the closeness of the buildings

the differing cultures of the people

the number of people per square mile