The Chicago school of architecture was led by the first great modern American architect:
A) Louis Sullivan
B) Joseph Paxton
C) Walter Gropius
D) Gustave Eiffel

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The Chicago School of Architecture was led by Louis Sullivan, who is considered the first great modern American architect. He was known for his skyscraper designs, which incorporated steel and glass and emphasized verticality. Examples of his work include the Wainwright Building in St. Louis and the Carson Pirie Scott building in Chicago. Choice B, Joseph Paxton, was a British architect known for his work on the Crystal Palace in London. Choice C, Walter Gropius, was a German architect and founder of the Bauhaus school. Choice D, Gustave Eiffel, was a French engineer and architect who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. None of these architects were associated with the Chicago School of Architecture.

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