Chicago (Charles Jones)

Chicago is a fan made character for Hetalia: Axis Powers. He is the son of Illinois, one of America's children, and he is also the brother of Springfield. His human name is Charles Jones but he prefers to be known as Charlie.

Appearance & Looks
Charles is a young man with dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. His hair is medium length and is said to be slightly unkempt, which might explain why he's more likely to tie it back into what resembles a ponytail. He has pale skin and is said to be fairly tall with a sturdy and strong body constitution. He is usually seen in a police uniform which indicates he works directly for the city of Chicago His casual clothing is usually a sports jersey which he usually will wear over a white long sleeved shirt and some dark jeans.

Historical Facts About Chicago
1679 to 1795 - The first reference was made in 1679. (Robert De LaSalle) - His official city name comes from the Native American word meaning wild garlic. - The man deemed as the founder is Jean Baptiste Point du Sable.

1795 to 1833 -Military post is built -Fort Dearborn built in 1803 (US Army) & destroyed in 1812 -Ottawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi ceded land. Potawatomi are forcibly removed in 1833.

Reaction to the Northwest Indian War: " My ancestors fought valiantly for their land in this war, they were true warriors in doing so, but unfortunately they got removed forcibly from the land in 1833." (Referring to the Potawatomi tribe.) This war seems to be something that is a sore subject for Chicago, however, he still has pride in this aspect of his culture.

1883 to 1850 - Town organized on 08/12/1833 - 1st land sales (public) in 1835 - On March 4th, 1837...incorporated as a city Site of Chicago Portage -Transformed into a transportation hub between East-West

-Galena Union railroad in 1848 Illinois Michigan Canal Chicago board of Trade

In 1850: - Kansas- Nebraska Act Rapid population growth Raised city Lake Michigan and Chicago River (polluted)

In 1860: -Republican National Convention - American Civil War Reaction to the Civil War: This is the second war that he is reluctant to talk about, because of the fact that it was a bloody one as well. -Lincoln Park created in 1866 -Chicago Board of Health created in 1867

The Great Chicago Fire Reaction: "Talk about painful, that fire was destructive. It hurt like hell going through it to be honest, and, I still get that stinging pain, like I am being cooked alive. Let's just say I have a fear of fire now, for the reason being related to this disaster." -Rebuilding period in 1885, steel structures were built. -Haymarket Affair in 1886, labor conflicts, Hull House constructed.