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Why do you think expositions such as the World's Columbian Exposition

in Chicago in 1893 were important?

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The World's Columbian Exposition not only guided America toward the twentieth century through its valorization of consumerism and a new business elite. It also showed the way to modern America through its emphasis on technology, specifically electricity.

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