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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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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…
