The document provides a summary of the history of California from the early explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries such as Juan Cabrillo and Sir Francis Drake to the Mexican-American War and California becoming a state in the 19th century. Key events mentioned include the establishment of missions and ranchos by Spanish settlers in the 1700s and 1800s, the discovery of gold which sparked the 1849 California Gold Rush, and important figures such as James Marshall, Sam Brannon, Levi Strauss, Biddy Mason, and Mary Tape who played roles in California's development.

1. California History Lily 2009-2010 4 th grade

2. Valley Region The valley is a flat land that is surrounded by mountain.

3. Valleys are good farming areas.

4. Valleys also have lots of rivers.

5. Coast Most people live by the coast.

6. The coast is very pretty.

7. The coast is near the ocean.

8. Mountain Region Mountains have many mines in it.

9. Mountains also have many animals living on the mountain.

10. Desert Region A lot of animals have homes in the desert. Plants live their too. One animal is chameleon and one plant is a cactus.

11. Sir Francis Drake In 1579 drake exploers California.

12. He stole gold from the Spanish and came to California to repair the boat from the heavy gold.

13. Juan Cabrilloa Juan Cabrillo lands in San Diego Bay.

14. In 1542 he sailed north looking for a way to get to China for silks and spices.

15. He died fighting Indians when he tripped over a rock during battle.

16. Pio Pico Po pio was a govner.

17. Po Pio went to Mexio to hid dering the Mexio and Amaren war.

18. Sebastian Vizcaino In 1602 Vizcaino lands in Monterey bay.

19. He trapped animals for fur.

20. Serra Serra owned a mission after he worked in a mission.

21. Serra also worked in a missionary in 1749.

22. Portola Portola worked for Serra.

23. He also became a priest.

24. In 1767 Spain sent a soldier named porol'a