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The Californios, who were the Spanish and Mexican landowners and settlers in California prior to the gold rush of 1849, faced significant changes after the influx of gold seekers and settlers. With the U.S. annexation of California in 1848 and the subsequent land disputes, many Californios lost their land and wealth due to legal challenges and the new American land laws. Additionally, the rapid demographic shift and economic changes marginalized their cultural influence and social status in the region. Consequently, many Californios were assimilated into the broader American society, while others struggled to maintain their heritage and land rights.

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