D. The Ferris wheel was designed for the fair.
This detail is specifically mentioned in "The World’s Columbian Exhibition" paragraph and is not found in "Chicago and the World Fair."
Chicago and the World Fair
The city of Chicago, Illinois, has twice been home to a world fair. From May 1, 1893 to October 30, 1893, the city hosted the World’s Columbian Exposition. The event emphasized advancements in farming and advertising. New farming machines were on display, and sellers from around the world offered their wares. The fair also offered visitors an opportunity to ride on a Ferris wheel and enjoy other entertainment.
A second world fair, the Century of Progress Exposition, opened in Chicago on May 27, 1933 and closed on October 31, 1934. This fair showed off the many inventions that had come into being since Chicago became a town in 1833. Many of the exhibits focused on transportation, and, as in 1893, visitors enjoyed rides and entertainment from around the world.
The World’s Columbian Exhibition
Between May and October of 1893, thousands of people traveled to Chicago, Illinois, for the World’s Columbian Exposition. This world fair was focused on new inventions in agriculture and advertising. Thousands of visitors came to see the inventions on display, many of them traveling long distances from the countryside. In addition to exhibits, the fair was a place where visitors could shop for a wide range of goods, learn about other countries, and go on rides. The Ferris wheel, which was designed for the fair, was one of the event’s biggest attractions.
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Which detail about the 1893 world fair is only available in "The World’s Columbian Exhibition"?
A.
The fair was focused on farming and advertising.
B.
The fair was called the World’s Columbian Exhibition.
C.
A second world fair opened in Chicago in 1834.
D.
The Ferris wheel was designed for the fair.
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