-
Natives American tribes lived in CA for over 10,000 years
-
Span explored CA and took the land, affecting the region
-
England explored the California coast and claimed the land, but Spain already controlled the area and kept the dominance
-
Spain built missions and military posts, forcing Native people from their land
-
Russia controlled northern California and set up settlements for fur trading
-
Mexico gained independence from Spain and took control of California
-
The United States took California after winning a war against Mexico
-
Gold was found, bringing many settlers and pushing Native Americans away