California Set 2

1) California embraced science and technology in the early 20th century, with many innovations in fields like aviation, electronics, and nuclear physics coming out of the state. 2) The arts also thrived in California, with the film industry centering in Hollywood and authors like Steinbeck and Chandler producing influential works. 3) California experienced large waves of immigration over its history from people of many ethnic and racial backgrounds, though tensions arose at various points due to issues like racial inequalities and illegal immigration.