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The Growth of Chicago: From Trading Post to Metropolis
Examine how geographical access to Lake Michigan and railway networks transformed Chicago into a major urban commercial center.
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Illinois Geography: Settlement, Land Use, and Spatial Movement
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Construct and interpret maps of Illinois and the United States, analyze how Illinois environments changed over time, and explain migration and economic flows.
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