The 1890's was a time of major change within the United States, from the adjustment to post civil war life to the transition from a agricultural nation to an industrial one. When it comes to all aspects of life in america, no event better represents this time of radical change than the World's Columbian exposition in 1893. Hosted in Chicago and with over 27 million attendees, this 6-month period of cultural, technological, industrial, and social representation of America symbolized and reflected the immense change America was going through, nationally and globally. Even though the fair was seen as the rebirth of Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire, it also set the stage for the future of America, including racial issues and America as a global, economic, and cultural power. This website will take you through the history of the fair, important aspects of the fair, and it's countless impacts on the world that can even be seen today. So sit back as we take you through the incredible American achievement known as the "White City"!
Research Question: How did the World Exposition in Chicago reflect the U.S. going through radical social, technical, cultural, and industrial changes while upping the ante in the global community?
Research Question: How did the World Exposition in Chicago reflect the U.S. going through radical social, technical, cultural, and industrial changes while upping the ante in the global community?