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The document discusses the history of California from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 to the Great Depression. It summarizes that the treaty ceded Mexican territory above the Rio Grande to the United States, including California, for $15 million. The discovery of gold in 1848 sparked the California Gold Rush and rapid population growth. During this period, about 1 in 9 men died on the journey to California seeking gold. Economic troubles during the Great Depression led many agricultural workers to flock to California, though wages dropped significantly.
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The document provides an overview of the history and geography of California. It describes the four main geographic regions - the Valley, Mountain, Desert, and Coast regions. It then discusses some of the early explorers of California including Sir Francis Drake, Juan Cabrillo, James Cook, and Sebastian Vizcaino. It also outlines the establishment of the Spanish missions and presidios under Father Serra and the introduction of ranchos, pueblos, and American settlers during the Gold Rush era.
California History
The document summarizes California history from its early indigenous peoples to the mid-1800s Gold Rush era. It describes the four geographic regions of California and their climates. It then discusses several early Spanish explorers and missionaries like Father Serra and their interactions with Native Americans. The document also outlines the establishment of presidios, pueblos, and settlements in the 1800s by figures like John Sutter and entrepreneurs during the Gold Rush like Sam Brannon and Levi Strauss who helped supply the growing population.
Manifest Destiny and the Mexican American War
Manifest Destiny was the belief that American settlers were destined to expand across North America. This motivated the U.S. to annex Texas and go to war with Mexico to acquire California and New Mexico. The Mexican-American War ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, where Mexico ceded California and New Mexico to the U.S. in exchange for $15 million. This allowed Manifest Destiny to be fulfilled and the U.S. to spread across the continent to the Pacific Ocean.
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The Mexican-American War occurred between 1846 and 1848 and was caused by American overpopulation of Mexican lands and Mexico's failure to uphold contracts with the United States. President James K. Polk wanted the war to justify taking Mexican lands to fulfill Manifest Destiny and prevent European colonization. The war doubled the size of the United States and resulted in the Mexican Cession, giving the U.S. new lands and Mexicans American citizenship, but also reignited domestic issues over slavery and caused turmoil in Mexico.
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· LOOKING WESTWARD
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· THE SECTIONAL DEBATE
· THE CRISES OF THE 1850s
LOOKING AHEAD
1. How did the annexation of western territories intensify the conflict over slavery and lead to deeper divisions between the North and the South?
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- 2. IV:STRIKING IT RICH Territory United States claimed from the Treaty Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Signed on February 2, 1848 Mexico signed to cede all the territory above the Rio Grande Received $15 million dollars cash $3.25 million of claims from Mexican citizens against the United States California became United States territory from this treaty
- 3. Alcalde Mexican law of governance Affected the United States after no comprise could be made for slavery Did not require a separation of powers so the military was basically the entire judge, jury, and deciding factor in government rather than branches in the United States government The mixed government practices helped create a bond that may have related to the early intermarriages between Americans and Mexicans living in California
- 4. Gold The discovery in 1848 would have the most influence on California in history Workers were quitting their jobs and purchasing equipment for gold mining and hitting the riverbeds Gold rush By spring of 1848, the first wave was well underway San Francisco sprung from this period Within a year of finding gold, the population outstretched numbers for a territory Along with the rapid population increase, it is also intriguing of the courage it took for men to travel to such great lengths in hopes of getting lucky and finding gold 1 in 9 men died on the journey to reach California
- 5. V: REGULATION, RAILROAD, AND REVOLUTION Confusion During the 5 year period under Mexican government, it was a disorganized mess Land grants were given out but not properly treated as so This created multiple grantees to one piece of land Riots broke out because of the disorder which resulted in several deaths of sheriffs and trespassers
- 6. Dividing California The issue of slavery brought up many conflicts between the northern states and the southern states with California Southern states believed they deserved the state as slavery because of its geography The north argued that it was northern territory Starr presents the state as truly 2 parts and even 4: the Bay Area and the Mining Regions; the Far North and the Central Valley
- 7. ix. Making it Happen Labor Unions 1859: first labor unions developed in San Francisco Trade Union Council: represented 15 labor organizations and as many as 3,000 workers These helped keep workers together but created chaos and anger when times were tough and unemployment was high
- 8. Great Depression in Cali Such as the Midwest that was so dependent on agriculture, California was able to hold it’s own because it had many sources of income to rely on It came later than most states Due to the economy being diversified and not dependent on one source Agricultural, industrial, entertainment
- 9. Great Depression Agricultural workers were flocking to California 300,000 Mostly white Americans from the dust bowl Wages were dropped by 50% Between the months of April and June of 1937, Mexican workers were getting as less as 15 cents per cantaloupe in the Imperial Valley Strikes were going on due to unemployment