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William CrononNature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Discuss the role that 19th-century rhetoric played in shaping the “great West.”
2.
In what ways can the development of Chicago and the American West be viewed as a narrative of personal exploration as well as a desire for economic well-being?
3.
What is the perception of a “central city” and how does that perception change throughout the development of the West in the 19th century?
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