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First Settlers
Spanish settlers from Mexico reach the site of pressent-day San Francisco. -
Fort Ross
Russian Fur Traders build fort Ross. -
California + Mexico
California was clamed as part of Mexico. Today California is part of the United State, but in 1821 it wasn't. -
The Gold Rush
People came from all around the United States to come to The Gold Rush. Many people hoped to be rich after the gold rush, but not many people did. The most rich people in this time where the people that where selling the tools to others that mined gold. -
The Golden State
California becomes a state! -
Land Boom
In 1887 all people wanted was to be a star, and they knew where to go! California was where the stars lived. The land boom was when 1,000 came to California to start a new life, and become rich.
Very few people in the land boom became rich. -
Earthquake
April 24, 1906 was the day that major destaster hit San Francisco. Fires started, and destrioed 1/3 of the city. -
The Olympics
The summer Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles. -
Another Earthquake
A strong Earthquake strikes Los Angeles, and couses demage for the major city. -
Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger ( body builder and actor ) is elected governor, when Gray Davis ( old govenor ) is rejected from office. -
Drought
California had such a bad drought, that people in California couldn't even wash their car!
