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  • Exploration,  Settlement

    The Anza Expedition of 1775-76: Members and Their Families

    In January of 1776, Juan Bautista de Anza arrived in Alta California with just over 200 men, women and children from Tubac…

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  • Exploration,  Mexican California,  Settlement

    The Californios

    What type of culture developed among settlers in Alta California? What did they call themselves? How did they live under Mexico and…

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    Early Settlment of California

    Who settled California? What was their life like? What were the first towns?

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    Soldiers and Presidios in Alta California (with video)

    Who were the soldiers that came to Alta California? What was their life like? What were the presidios, and what was their…

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