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The current State of California was part of the Mexican Department of Alta California, which was part of the land ceded to the United States by Mexico according to the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, signed on 2 February 1848 and ending the Mexican-American war.
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∙ 15y agoThe U.S. claimed California from Mexico, following the conclusion of the Mexican American war in 1848.
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∙ 11y agoA man named freemont tricked the Spaniards into surrendering to him in 1827
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∙ 12y agoFrom Mexico, during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
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What country was California from?
The US
From Which country did the US acquired California?
From which country did the United States acquire California
Is France in California?
No. France is a country in Europe. California is a State in the US.
What country is Rebecca black from?
California US.
What country lies to the south of the US and borders California?
Mexico
The US captured California and New Mexico from this country?
Mexico is the answer
Is California a rich country?
California is a state in the Us, not a country. However, if it were a country, it would have the world's eighth largest economy. The population is economically varied like the rest of the US, with the top 1% having 35% of the wealth.
What country in the US is closet to Jamaica?
california cause the coast of usa is the nearest to jamaica ana california is the coast
Is California one of the countries of New Zealand?
No. California is not a country, but one of the state of the US. New Zealand is just one country, located about 2000km southeast of Australia.
How big is the country Germany compared to the US?
It's smaller than California.
What event in the US first began to lure Chinese immigrants to the country?
The discovery of Gold in California The discovery of Gold in California
What country's city of Tijuana borders the US and attracts many american tourists?
Mexico is the country south of the US states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Tijuana is just across the border from San Ysidro, California.
