The document discusses the history and development of the city of Chicago from its founding in 1833 to the late 1830s. It describes how the city grew rapidly during this period, with the population increasing from about 4,000 in 1833 to over 100,000 by 1840 due to its strategic location along Lake Michigan and the development of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. However, the document also notes that this rapid expansion brought economic and social challenges for Chicago.
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The document discusses the history and development of the city of Chicago from its founding in 1833 to the late 1830s. It describes how the city grew rapidly during this period, with the population increasing from about 4,000 in 1833 to over 100,000 by 1840 due to its strategic location along Lake Michigan and the development of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. However, the document also notes that this rapid expansion brought economic and social challenges for Chicago.