California Flashcards

1
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Independent republic

A

Proclaimed in California
Supported by American troops

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2
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1847

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No longer part of Mexico

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3
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American invaded Mexico City

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Mexicans surrendered and gave land to America
Paid millions for it
Half of Mexico was essentially seized

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4
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No impediments to prevent

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American expansion

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5
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California goldrush
1849

A

Gold found in the region
Word spread on the overland trail; people used this to enter the region
25,000 people came by boat

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6
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Population of California jumped

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From 14,000 to 380,000 in 10 years
Most settlers were American (white and free black)
5% were women with children, most were men

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7
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20% of women in California

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Were prostitutes

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8
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Made tough clothing for those hunting gold

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Selling stuff made more money than gold hunting
Levi Jeans created

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9
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Western boom town
San Francisco 1845-1856

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Population went from 200 to 50,000
Many new residents were Chinese; 45,000 arrived between 1849 and 54; 16 officially registered as women

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10
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1849

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California had the population to register for statehood
However, no slave territory had the same population size

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