The Notre-Dame
The Notre-Dame Cathedral was built in the 12th and 13th century and is considered the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the middle ages. It is on the Ile de la Cité an island in the Seine river in Paris, France. It is a major tourist site due to the architecture, stain glass windows, and religious importance. The Notre-Dame had faced damage through the centuries and was under construction.
The Fire
The fire happened on Monday, April 12, 2019. Investigators believe that the fire started at the center of the cathedrals roof right at the base of the spiral. The cause of the fire is not known but many theories have arisen. Some say the fire could have potentially been due to the construction of the cathedral. Others say that it might have been related to the elevators built for the workers but no other information was stated. The police also stated that the fire alarms had a possible problem. Another source stated that the fire could have been caused by a short-circuit near the spire possibly from the electric bells. This source also states that the fire could have been due to the construction workers carelessness because of the discovery of cigarette butts. The fire burned two thirds of the roof to the ground. Although the fire was devastating no deaths were recorded in the fire. 
Rebuilding
The French president Emmanuel Macron called to unify to rebuild the cathedral. "We are rebuilders," he said. "There's a great deal to be rebuilt. And we will make the cathedral of Notre Dame even more beautiful. We can do this and we will mobilize everybody." He says he wants to complete the rebuilding in five years but architects say it could take decades. However there are still risks that could endanger the cathedral even more.
The Global Input and Connection to social studies
The world reacted almost immediately after the news of the fire started. Parisians and tourists from around the world had watched in horror Monday evening as flames tore down the world famous roof. More than 700 million dollars in donations poured in the day after the fire. The whole world is committed to helping rebuild. This connects to the globalization unit of social studies. The news that the Notre-Dame was on fire spread around the world in an instant and by the next day 700 million dollars poured in to help.
Opinion
Although this is a tragedy it is good to see that everyone responded in a beneficial way. The thing is, in our world today we need something to go wrong to make it right. With that 700 million dollars we could have taken away the great pacific garbage patch. Or we could have helped pollution in China. Or we could have taken steps to help global warming. Instead, something majorly wrong has to happen for us to try and make it right.
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Sources
Notre-dame Fire Investigators Focus on Short-circuit and Cigarettes
History Turns To Ashes As Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral Suffers Massive Fire
Notre Dame Fire Started At the Center Of the Cathedral's Roof, Says Police Source
Margot Haddad-Tara John - https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/20/europe/notre-dame-fire-investigation-intl/index.html
Notre-dame De Paris
Day After Devastating Notre Dame Cathedral Fire, Millions in Donations Pour in
Hjelmgaardkim - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/04/16/notre-dame-cathedral-fire/3481868002/
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