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When Mexico won its war for independence against Spain, it got all the territories of the former New Spain, which included today's Mexico, most of Central America (Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama) as well as today's US States of California, Nevada, Utah, Texas and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
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Who built the Ranchos in California?
Spain and Mexico.
California was part of what country before 1848?
California was part of mexico in the 1840's
When did the Spain Separate from California?
Spain did not separate from California as California was never a formal part of Spain but rather a territory claimed by it. California became part of Mexico in 1821 when Mexico gained independence from Spain. The U.S. acquired California in 1848 following the Mexican-American War, formalized by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
In 1821 Mexico won its independence from Spain what happened in California as a result?
It also became independent from Spain, as it was considered a territory of Mexico.
What country originally claimed California and Florida?
Mexico
Who explored and claim much of what is now the southwestern California?
Spain and then Mexico
How did new Mexico and California change After Mexican independence?
California and New Mexico didn't exist. Mexican independence happened in 1810. California didn't exist as California until 1850. The mission system in California changed hands from Spain to Mexico.
How was life for California Indians similar under Spain and Mexico?
becuse they won
Did California belong to Spain when John Tyler was in office?
NO, NO, NO! Who are you!? It was either controlled by Mexico or the US. Spain mainly controlled S. America and did control Mexico before the US was formed.
Why did the Mexican-American war really start?
Mexico was seeking independence from Spain.
What changes did Mexico independence from Spain bring to Alta California?
Mexican-Amarican war, U.S.history, Mexico
In 1821 what country did California become apart of?
In 1821, California became a part of Mexico after gaining independence from Spain.
