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1. California

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   The region was inhabited for millennia by numerous indigenous peoples, including the Chumash, Pomo, and Yurok tribes, each possessing complex, distinct cultural and linguistic frameworks. Spanish exploration began in the 16th century, leading to the establishment of the Alta California province, marked by the founding of the Missions system starting in 1769.
   The Mexican-American War resulted in the cession of California to the United States in 1848 via the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. This transfer c…

2. California Gold Rush

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   The California Gold Rush was a period of intense, rapid migration to California that began in January 1848 following the discovery of gold placers at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma. This event, which dramatically reshaped the demographic, economic, and political landscape of the American West, continued with significant impact until roughly 1855. The immediate…