History of California

Although the present-day state of California has been occupied for millennia, the lack of a written history and the significant marginalization in the population of native inhabitants after European colonization means that most of its known history begins with European exploration.

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During that time, the area has gone from a Spanish outpost of interest primarily to missionaries and fur trappers, to a land of opportunity and wealth, first with the gold rush of 1849, then with its fertile agricultural lands and prodigious oil fields, and finally with its high-technology leadership.

Related Topics:
Spanish - Missionaries

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