What would happen if a war broke out between the cities of Chicago and Boston?|108141

It_s for a sociology/writing project--what do you think would happen? What would the conflict be over? How long would it last and who would win? How would Daley react? Thanx!

If the Cubs and Redsox both make the series, a war WILL break out!!!

I_m pretty sure Chicago would win... I have no idea what the conflict would be over. If we_re hypothesizing about a conflict that might arise in the future. I would say _Food_ is a likely scenario.

Chicago is the largest distribution hub in the midwest, with access to highways and waterways. As food shortages and rationing continue to be affected by climate change and growing population its not unlikely that Chicago, Chicago businesses, Chicago media outlets, the Chicago government, and citizens would control accessability.

If the conflict came to blows Chicago has a distinct advantage because of the access to production in the midwest. Weapons facilities and National Defense resources are scattered about Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Missouri. They_d also be able to sustain more stress on recruiting for a general militia. Many people across the region identify with Chicago as a metropolitan mecca, where as Boston can only draw from Massachusetts and the other five New England states, which aren_t very populated in comparison.

Finally Chicago would win due to longevity. If resources or morale began to wane a different kind of work ethic and competitive drive would generally take over the population, which incidentally is much more conservative and optimistic than is generally seen in New England. Politicians, like Daley, in Chicago are plenty adept at propaganda. They_d have no trouble blowing hot air to inject some vitality and support for sustained battle.

Daley would pretend not to know what_s going on but continue to bid for the Olympics.
There_d be a hell of a basketball game, though.