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    Chicago of the Twentieth Century and its Political Climate

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    In five pages this paper discusses twentieth century Chicago politics in a consideration of leaders, events, and types of political systems. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.

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    Bibliography lists 2 sources. SNChicag.doc The Political Climate of 20th Century Chicago Written by Susan A. Nelson - July, 2001 For  More Information On This Paper Please Indeed the political climate of a large metropolis like Chicago is similar in many ways to innumerable other big cities across  the nation. However, this city developed politically along certain specific lines that can be traced and linked to a vast array of changes. In addition, the shifts in  power and the divergent nature of its electorate was seen to dramatically affect the ways in which its leaders retained their power. This essay examines the political status of  Chicago in the 20th century, while also exploring the events relevant to the citys governing bodies. Initially, alternate periods of corruption and reform characterized this citys political history in the  early 20th century. In the summer of 1919 race riots erupted throughout the United States -- the worst of which occurred in Chicago on July 27. When a  Black youth swimming in Lake Michigan drifted into an area reserved for Whites, he was brutally stoned and drowned. Police refused to arrest or even detain the White man whom  Black observers considered responsible, and angry crowds gathered on the beach. Violence erupted and continued throughout the city for several days, resulting in 38 dead, 537 injured and 1000 Black  families left homeless. The riots shocked the nation and prompted many to launch efforts toward racial equality through volunteer organizations and reform legislation (Royko, 1988).  Moreover, it was during the Prohibition era (1919-1933) that Chicago actually became notorious for its bootleggers and gangsters, such as Al Capone and "Bugs" Moran, and 

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