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The original Californios were descendants born in California from the first Spanish and Mexican settlers. This was before the treaty by which California was ceded to the USA.
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The original Californios were Spanish-speaking settlers of Spanish or Mexican descent who lived in California before it became a part of the United States. They were typically of elite or wealthy families and held political and economic power in the region during the Spanish and Mexican periods of California's history.
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What westward expansion event involved the californios?
The Mexican Cession was what involved the Californios
What was the effect of the land act of 1851?
It made it more difficult for Californios to hold on to their land.
How did californios feel about moving west?
the californios felt that if they move west they would strike gold
Who owned the California ranchos?
Californios, or people of Spanish and Mexican descent.
Spanish colonist in California?
Californios
What was the main industry of the californios?
cattle ranching
The Californios main industry was?
cattle ranching
The significance of the californios?
the significance is that they are from spanish or mexican descent
What is another name for spanish settlers in California?
Californios.
Why did the californios had right to their lands?
to make the governments stronger.
What was the rebellion of Americans settlers against californios in 1846?
bear flag revolt- rebellion of american settlers against the californios in 1846
How were the californios important?
they shaped a culture and way of life in California.
