CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

California Statehood: A Historical Perspective

Admission of the Union as a state in 1850 was a pivotal moment in California's history. The territory, once part controlled by Mexico, experienced rapid growth and transformation fueled by the finding of gold in 1848. This boom attracted large influx in people from all over the globe, transforming California's demographics and economy. The debate s

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