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  1. History of California - Wikipedia

    history of California.

  2. California - Exploration, Gold Rush, Statehood | Britannica

    6 days ago · The merchant Sebastián Vizcaíno sailed from Mexico to the southern California coast in 1602, naming San Diego, Santa Catalina Island, Santa Barbara, and Monterey.

  3. California Admitted to the Union | Research Starters - EBSCO

    California was officially admitted to the United States as the 31st state on September 9, 1850, following a complex history marked by significant political and social upheaval. Initially a Spanish territory, …

  4. California Admission Day September 9, 1850 - California State Parks

    In 1849, Californians sought statehood and, after heated debate in the U.S. Congress arising out of the slavery issue, California entered the Union as a free, nonslavery state by the Compromise of 1850. …

  5. When Was California Founded? - WorldAtlas

    May 9, 2019 · Sacramento is the state capital of California while Los Angeles is the largest city in the state and the largest city in the country after New York. California became the 31st state to join the …

  6. List Of 50 States In Order Of Statehood - The Fact File

    May 11, 2025 · This page provides a list of the 50 States in order of statehood. On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the union; and on August 21, 1959, Hawaii was the last …

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  7. History of California | Map and Timeline

    Oct 12, 2024 · The California Gold Rush (1848–1855) was a gold rush that began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California.

  8. Discover When Was California Founded | History Gems

    California, a state located on the west coast of the United States, was founded in 1850. However, its history dates back much further than that. Before its founding, California was under Spanish and …

  9. 28 Facts About California Becomes U.S. State

    May 8, 2025 · California officially became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. This milestone came after the Mexican-American War and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, which …

  10. When California (Briefly) Became Its Own Nation - HISTORY

    Sep 9, 2020 · The Californios formally ceded Alta California in 1847 with the Treaty of Cahuenga. California officially became the 31st state on September 9, 1850.