France controlled them through an Austrian-born Emperor, Maximillian.
Well, darling, Baja is actually short for Baja California, which is a state in Mexico. So technically, it's part of Mexico. But hey, California does have a Baja in its name, so I can see where the confusion comes from. Just remember, when you're craving some fish tacos and margaritas, head south to Baja, Mexico. Cheers!
Spain.
It is originated from mexico in the 1800s
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The state of California belonged to or was held by different groups at various times after its discovery by Europeans, but it was never a U.S. territory. At the end of the Mexican-American War in the mid-1800s, the U.S. purchased California from Mexico and it was run by the military until it became a state in 1850.
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Bolivia, Peru & Mexico.
Mexican settlers in California were called Californios in the 1800s
the California gold rush
In the 1800s, both California and Texas were part of the Spanish Empire until Mexico gained independence in 1821. Following this, they became part of the newly formed Mexican Republic. Texas later declared its independence from Mexico in 1836, becoming the Republic of Texas, while California was briefly claimed by the Republic of Texas before becoming a U.S. territory after the Mexican-American War in 1848.
Mexico used to own territories in Texas and beyond. The U.S. took it from them in the 1800s.