What sparked the rapid growth of Chicago from a small settlement in 1830 to America's fourth largest city by 1860?
A) The city became a major marketplace for cotton.
B) Railroads connected Chicago to numerous eastern marketplaces.
C) It was home to the most escaped slaves in the United States.
D) The city started to build the first skyscapers.
E) The Erie Canal connected directly to Chicago.
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