American Experience S15E4 — Chicago: City of the Century (2): The Revolution Has Begun

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American Experience•Season 15•Episode 4

Chicago: City of the Century (2): The Revolution Has Begun

8.0/10 · 49 votesJan 14, 200355 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 15•+0.5 vs season avg

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A three-part history based on historian Donald L. Miller's book "City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America." Part 2 covers the 1870s and '80s, when the city's can-do business leaders found themselves increasingly at odds with labor. The

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E3 8.0

Chicago: City of the Century (1): Mudhole to Metropolis

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Chicago: City of the Century (2): The Revolution Has Begun

E5 7.8

Chicago: City of the Century (3): Battle for Chicago

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Episode Summary

"Chicago: City of the Century (2): The Revolution Has Begun" is episode 4 of American Experience season 15. It scored 8.0/10 from 49 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 14, 2003.

Next: E5 · Chicago: City of the Century (3): Battle for Chicago Best of Season 15