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Mexico obtained CA from Spain and governed the area until 1848 when the gold rush happened. The Mexican government did it's best to keep Americans out but the gold rush brought too many people in at once for them to handle. President Polk all ready was working on a way to take the area from Mexico when he sent John C. Fremont to survey the strength of the Mexican army/government. So, plans were in the working stage to take the state when the gold rush helped move things along.
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∙ 14y agoNew Mexico became a province of the New Spain in 1540 when Francisco Vazquez de Coronado first explored such territory, for Spain.
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∙ 13y agoWhen Mexico became independent from Spain (Sept 27, 1821).
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What happened in New Mexico and California?
In California, Americans rebelled against Mexican rule in the Bear Flag Revolt. The rebels declared California independent of Mexico and named it the Republic of California.
What happend in New Mexico and California?
In California, Americans rebelled against Mexican rule in the Bear Flag Revolt. The rebels declared California independent of Mexico and named it the Republic of California.
Why did the Mexican rule leave California?
Because of the Treaty of Guadalupe Mexico.
Where did Cortes spread Spanish rule in after Mexico?
He reached Baja California during his explorations, and possibly is responsible of naming the Sea of Cortez (also known as Gulf of California).
What were the results of the war between mexico and the us?
The U.S. won the northern land of Mexico which are now these states:Texas, California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and a few more pieces of other states.Northern Mexico was freed from Spanish rule.
What were the results of war between Mexico and the US?
The U.S. won the northern land of Mexico which are now these states:Texas, California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and a few more pieces of other states.Northern Mexico was freed from Spanish rule.
Who owns baja the or lower California?
There is one answers to this question... if the peninsula is Baja California, then is owned by Mexico... (THE ANSWER IS MEXICO) if you are not talking about Baja California then I don't not know the answer to that!!!!! SORRY :( :( :( :(
What is new Mexico and California boundaries?
New Mexico and California are bordered by Mexico to the south.
Is Mexico beside California?
Mexico (the country) is south of California. New Mexico (the U.S. state) is east of California, past Arizona.
Is Mexico as large as California?
Mexico is larger than California. Mexico is 758,449 sq miles. California is 163,707 sq miles.
Where were primas j born?
Mexico or California Mexico or California or chicgo
Why does New Mexico have a large hispanic population?
Texas has a large Hispanic population because it was originally part of Mexico. Because of the Mexiican-American War, Mexico had to give up its land in Texas. The same goes for New Mexico, California & Arizona.
