- 1. Fort Dearborn, established in 1803, was a significant military outpost that stood at the mouth of the Chicago River near Lake Michigan, overseeing the strategic crossroads of the American frontier. Originally constructed to protect American settlers and interests in the Northwest Territory, the fort played a crucial role in the early interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes. The site, chosen for its advantageous location, became a hub for trade and military activity, contributing to the development of the surrounding area. The fort's first construction was made of wood, but after a tumultuous history including the War of 1812, where it was abandoned and burned, it was rebuilt in brick and stone, becoming a symbol of the burgeoning American presence in the region. Its presence laid crucial groundwork for the establishment of the future city of Chicago, which would evolve from a small trading post into one of the largest and most influential cities in the United States. The fort remains a historical landmark, embodying the complex dynamics of colonial expansion, indigenous resistance, and the transformation of the American landscape.
When was Fort Dearborn established?
A) 1789
B) 1750
C) 1803
D) 1825
- 2. Which Native American tribe attacked and destroyed Fort Dearborn in 1812?
A) Iroquois
B) Cherokee
C) Apache
D) Potawatomi
- 3. After its destruction in the War of 1812, when was Fort Dearborn rebuilt?
A) 1816
B) 1820
C) 1830
D) 1808
- 4. Who was the commander of Fort Dearborn during the War of 1812?
A) John Smith
B) Nathan Heald
C) William Jones
D) Mary Johnson
- 5. Which of the following modern U.S. cities stands where Fort Dearborn once existed?
A) Miami
B) Los Angeles
C) New York City
D) Chicago
- 6. Fort Dearborn was strategically located at the mouth of which river?
A) Mississippi River
B) Colorado River
C) Chicago River
D) Hudson River
- 7. Who was the U.S. President during the time of the War of 1812 and the destruction of Fort Dearborn?
A) James Madison
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Adams
- 8. What body of water is located near the site of Fort Dearborn?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Gulf of Mexico
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Lake Michigan
- 9. What modern-day state was Fort Dearborn located in?
A) New York
B) California
C) Illinois
D) Texas
- 10. Who was the Native American leader that led the attack on Fort Dearborn in 1812?
A) Crazy Horse
B) Geronimo
C) Black Hawk
D) Sitting Bull
- 11. What was one of the main industries near Fort Dearborn that helped its development?
A) Fur trade
B) Steel manufacturing
C) Gold mining
D) Cotton farming
- 12. Who was the British military officer alleged to have encouraged the Native Americans to attack Fort Dearborn in 1812?
A) General George Washington
B) Major Thomas Jefferson
C) Admiral John Paul Jones
D) Captain William Wells
- 13. Which war was Fort Dearborn originally built to protect against?
A) American Revolutionary War
B) French and Indian War
C) War of 1812
D) Civil War
- 14. Who was the first permanent non-native settler in Chicago at the site of Fort Dearborn?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
C) Lewis and Clark
D) Benjamin Franklin
- 15. What year did Chicago officially become a city after its growth from Fort Dearborn?
A) 1862
B) 1853
C) 1837
D) 1845
- 16. What was the primary material used in the construction of Fort Dearborn's buildings?
A) Metal
B) Brick
C) Wood
D) Stone
- 17. Where did the survivors of the Fort Dearborn massacre retreat to?
A) Philadelphia
B) Fort Wayne
C) Detroit
D) St. Louis
- 18. Which European power controlled the territory where Fort Dearborn was located before the United States took possession?
A) Spain
B) Great Britain
C) France
D) Netherlands
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