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The ranchos in California began to emerge during the Spanish colonial period, primarily in the late 18th century, around the 1770s. These large land grants were established to support cattle ranching and agricultural production, becoming more prominent under Mexican rule after Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. The rancho system continued to develop until the mid-19th century, when California became a U.S. state in 1850.

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