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State of California
Historical Aspects
The Transcontinental Railroad (1869)
It required the help of thousands of Chinese workers.
It reduced the travel time, making the economy grow considerably.
It connected the Central Pacific Railroad to the Union Pacific Railroad.
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
The Americans claimed this state with the help of John C. Frémont and Robert F. Stockton.
California became part of the US with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
Americans paid $15 million to the Mexican Government.
The Gold Rush (1848-1855)
The number of immigrants increased to 300,000 around the world.
It allowed the construction of churches and banks.
Discovered by James Marshall in Coloma.
Geographical Characteristics
The Mojave Desert
It also became an essential resource for plenty of miners.
Ranching was also possible for many citizens.
During World War II, it was used for military training and assessment.
The Central Valley (1800s)
California became a global agricultural producer.
In 1861, a massive flood cut off the mail and submerged telegraph poles.
The multiple irrigation systems allowed several crops like cotton, citrus fruits, and grapes.
The Creation of the Imperial Valley (1900s)
George Chaffey and others established the Imperial Land Company to execute this project.
As a result, Japanese farmers created cantaloupes, a profitable crop.
Due to the Colorado River, this arid desert turned into a very productive agricultural region.
Cultural Points
The Farm Workers Movement (1960s-1970s)
This procedure was mainly focused on a lot of immigrant workers.
Mexicans and Americans joined forces to get the first contracts in 1970.
César Chávez developed a couple of protests demanding better wages and rights.
The Surf Culture (20th Century)
It shaped a young community through the creation of films, surf brands, and music like "The Beach Boys" and their song "Surfin' U.S.A."
In 1907, George Freeth showed his surfing skills coming from Hawaii.
This sport started being practiced in places like Venice Beach and Malibu.
The Hollywood Film Industry (20th Century)
The first film was shooted in 1910, being a silent western story.
Many studios were created like Paramount, Warner Bros, and Universal to share global entertainment.
This was due to the favorable weather and the varied landscapes.
