[Ans] Which animal is often blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which animal is often blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?"

In all of history, no cow is more infamous than Mrs. O'Leary's. On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began when a fire broke out in the barn behind the home of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary. Legend has it, their cow kicked over a kerosene lamp during milking, setting fire to the O'Leary barn. At least 300 people were dead, 17,450 buildings were destroyed, and 100,000 people were homeless. The fire was one of the most spectacular events of the nineteenth century, and it is recognized as a major milestone in the city's history.

[Answer] Which animal is often blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which animal is often blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?"

...In all of history, no cow is more infamous than Mrs. O'Leary's. On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began when a fire broke out in the barn behind the home of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary. Legend has it, their cow kicked over a kerosene lamp during milking, setting fire to the O'Leary barn. At least 300 people were dead, 17,450 buildings were destroyed, and 100,000 people were homeless. The fire was one of the most spectacular events of the nineteenth century, and it is recognized as a major milestone in the city's history.

[Answer] 7. This city was ruled by the Medici family from 1434 to 1492. It was the capital of Italy from 1865 to 1871.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. This city was ruled by the Medici family from 1434 to 1492. It was the capital of Italy from 1865 to 1871. "

...1. Forli 2. Florence (Firenze) 3. Foggia 4. Ferrara Florence was a flourishing trade and industrial center from the 12th century, governed chiefly by members of wealthy guilds.

[Answer] 1. According to old tales, the fire in this city was caused by a cow in 1871, spreading to kill hundreds and leveling many miles of wood structures. Where did this occur?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. According to old tales, the fire in this city was caused by a cow in 1871, spreading to kill hundreds and leveling many miles of wood structures. Where did this occur?"

...1. Chicago 2. Philadelphia 3. Boston 4. Washington D.C. Although Mrs. O'Leary's cow is simply myth at this point, the blaze was indeed real, and it was one of the most devastating in American history causing vast amounts of damage and spreading to take down several square miles of city property. The subsequent rebuilding of the city brought it back to become one of the country's economic and commercial hubs. The water tower in the center of the downtown core was one of the only buildings to survive the blaze; it remains to this day. While the fire was devastating, its effects on urban growth in a continuously growing nation were far-reaching; cities throughout the States revised their building plans to avoid such future catastrophe and devastation.