Monday
- Today we will learn about Fort Dearborn. In 1808 the US Army built Fort Dearborn right next door to DuSable's cabin. They did this for two reasons: 1) to protect the new settlers from the Native Americans (remember it was their land first) and 2) to act as the "police" of the town. In 1812, during a war, Native Americans stormed Fort Dearborn, killed everyone, and burned down the town. No one returned to Chicago, until Fort Dearborn was rebuilt in 1816. Even then, people were scared of Native Americans. The statue below was dedicated to the people that were killed, it still stands on the old site of Fort Dearborn (on Michigan Avenue where the river intersects). For homework, write about this: Why do you think Native Americans killed everyone at Fort Dearborn? Do you think it was a good thing or a bad thing? Why?
Tuesday
- Today we will learn about Chicago's first "white" settler. John Kinzie bought DuSable's house in 1804 and many credit him with the founding of Chicago. But you know the truth, right? While here in Chicago, he made a whole lot of money trading; he even had a contract with the US Army to be the only supplier to Fort Dearborn. In 1812, Kinzie killed his neighbor and was found not-guilty. He was a known slave trader and a corrupt politician. So, I ask you, why there is a street in Chicago named after him? For homework, write a letter to Mayor Daley telling him whether you like the street name or not. Use specific facts from what you learned.
Wednesday
- Today, we will do current events. Using any newspaper article, write the 5 W's.
Thursday
- Today, we will learn about the Great Chicago Fire
Friday
- Today, we will take a quiz and continue to learn about the Great Chicago Fire.
I think what we are learning is sooooooooo cool!
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