History of California

A Captivating Guide to the History of the Golden State, Starting from when Native Americans Dominated through European Exploration to the Present (U.S. States)

If you want to discover the influential and captivating history of California, then read on…

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California’s transformation into the most populous state in America was certainly no accident. It became the home of some of the country’s richest citizens, spread amongst Silicon Valley and Hollywood. California has always been one of the most diverse and multicultural states in the United States. This diversity existed way before it was a state at all and even before the arrival of the Europeans.

California’s rugged yet diverse terrain influenced the first settlers. They spread into hundreds of different tribes. Each tribe had its own lifestyle, religion, diet, and culture. Much of this was based on the landscape they ended up in. Thousands of years passed. Then, the Spaniards arrived slowly. They colonized the land and converted thousands of Native Americans. They established missions and villages in many of the cities we know today. These cities include San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and more.

Over the course of the 18th century, California truly developed into the state we know it as today. Within the century, the region passed through the hands of the Spaniards and the Republic of Mexico. Finally, the United States of America acquired it by warring over California’s fertile and diverse lands. From the first true economy surrounding the California Gold Rush, the region began its evolution. It would become America’s richest and most populous state. This status is still maintained today. Yet, the state’s evolution into what it is today was not easy. The gorgeous and idyllic region of California attracted immigrants from all over. As a result, prejudice was commonplace. It took many years of rallies, protests, and social movements. These efforts were essential to create the diverse and accepting state we know today.

In this book, you will learn about:

• California’s Native American population
• The Spanish exploration of Mexico, which led to the discovery of California
• The colonization of the region of California led by the Spanish church missions
• Mexican California
• California’s independence from Mexico
• The Gold Rush
• The San Francisco earthquake
• The effects of World War I and II on California
• The socio-political reforms that occurred over the course of the 20th century
• California’s technology boom
• How California transitioned into one of the most populous and affluent states in America as well as one of the more diverse and liberal states in the country
• And much more!