THE STORY OF CALIFORNIA'S ADMISSION TO THE UNION

The Story of California's Admission to the Union

Admission of the Union as a state in 1850 was a pivotal time in California's history. The territory, once part controlled by Mexico, experienced rapid growth and transformation fueled with the discovery of gold in 1848. This boom attracted huge influx of people from all over the globe, transforming California's demographics and economy. The dispute

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