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Bookmark or Share- History of California before 1900 - WikipediaHuman history in California began when indigenous Americans first arrived some 13,000 years ago. Coastal exploration by the Spanish began in the 16th century, with further European settlement along the coast and in the inland valleys following in the 18th century.
- California History | University of California PressShowcasing exceptional scholarship, engaging writing, and innovative research, California History is essential reading for students and scholars of the history of California and the West, as well as California residents curious to understand the imprint of the state’s rich past.
- California | Flag, Facts, Maps, Capital, Cities, & Destinations ...Geographical and historical treatment of California, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The fluid nature of the state’s social, economic, and political life—shaped so much by immigrants—has for centuries made California a laboratory for testing new modes of living.
- History of California - WikipediaThe history of California can be divided into the Native American period (about 10,000 years ago until 1542), the European exploration period (1542–1769), the Spanish colonial period (1769–1821), the Mexican period (1821–1848), and United States statehood (September 9, 1850–present).
- California ‑ Missions, Gold Rush & Economy - HISTORYIn 1850 California became the 31st state. With millions of acres of farmland, California leads the United States in agricultural production. The state is also home to famous cultural...
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