What caused this destruction in Chicago? When did it occur? How many lives were lost?
Heat Waves
Each year, heat waves kill more people than tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes combined.
In this decade, over 60,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in Europe.
In the U.S., African Americans suffer heat deaths at 150-200% of the rate of non-Hispanic whites.
More people died in the 1995 Heat Wave; however, few people know about this later event.
Who's the Bessie of 1995? Who or what is to blame for the 700+ deaths?
The fabled cow, Bessie, is blamed for causing the 1871 tragedy in Chicago. For this unit, your task is to argue who (or what) should be remembered as the “Bessie of 1995.” That is, who or what is at fault for the 600+ deaths that resulted from the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave?
Chicago Newscast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCWJsgeFUe4
Analysis Questions
How significant and reliable is the source?
Were there any early warnings?
Was the heat just as deadly in locations other than Chicago?
Was this the deadliest heat on record in Chicago?
Who/what does the source blame? Why?
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