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10,000 BCE
Early Inhabitants
Natives American tribes lived in CA for over 10,000 years -
1542
Spanish Exploration
Span explored CA and took the land, affecting the region -
1579
English Exploration
England explored the California coast and claimed the land, but Spain already controlled the area and kept the dominance -
Spanish Colonization
Spain built missions and military posts, forcing Native people from their land -
Russian Control
Russia controlled northern California and set up settlements for fur trading -
Mexican Rule
Mexico gained independence from Spain and took control of California -
U.S. Takeover
The United States took California after winning a war against Mexico -
The Gold Rush
Gold was found, bringing many settlers and pushing Native Americans away