HIST473

By HanVo

  • Pre-European

    1. Estimated arrival of Native Americans in California: Significant as it marks the earliest human presence in the region.
    2. Development of diverse Native American cultures: Significant for understanding the rich indigenous heritage of California.
    3. Establishment of trade networks and tribal interactions: Shows early economic and social structures.

  • Spanish Colonial Era (1769-1821)

    1. First California mission in San Diego: Spread of Catholicism.
    2. Growth of mission system: Spanish colonize
    3. Missions: Missions lost their power.
    4. Spanish empire Impact: Influence of Spanish colonial policies Indigenous populations.

  • Mexican California (1821-1848)

    1. Mexican independence from Spain: Mexican rule.
    2. Mexican land grants: California's land ownership patterns.
    3. Locals issues with autonomy: Leading to political tensions.

  • Early American California (1848-1860)

    1. Gold Rush: A significant economic & population boom.
    2. Guadalupe Hidalgo: California becomes part of the United States.
    3. 1850: California becomes a state
    4. Gold Rush, Gold Rush society, Transcontinental railroad, and the Chinese: Impact of the Gold Rush on California's society and economy.

  • The Gilded Age and Industrialization (1860-1900)

    1. Transcontinental Railroad completion: Economic development plus transportation.
    2. Land acts: Shaped land distribution.
    3. Rise of agriculture & urbanization: Growth of cities, population and industries.
    4. SF Chinatown, Imperial SF, progression: The transition from nature to industry in San Francisco. Like the development of Chinatown and industrial progress.

  • Early 20th Century and World Wars (1900-1945)

    1. San Francisco earthquake (1906)
    2. World War I: Economic growth and social changes.
    3. World War II: Economic changes
    4. California in the Great Depression, California in WWII: The economic, social effects

  • Post-WWII California to the Present (1945-Present)

    1. California Dream: Population and cultural shift
    2. Civil Rights Movement
    3. Environmental movements change in policy