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In 1848 gold was found in Columa California at the sawmill of John Sutter and this resulted in the gold rush. California had all ready become a territory called the Bear Flag Republic when John C Fremont took the Mexican governor hostage in Monterey. He was taken to Sutters Fort in Sacramento. So many people came into California seeking gold that by 1850 California became a state September 9, 1850.
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What climate is typical of southern California?
Mediterranean is the typical climate of Southern California. Southern California is located on the West Coast of the United States.
The battle that gave the United States control of California was near what town?
point loma
When was California added to the union?
The war with Mexico resulted in California and the southwest territory becoming part of the United States.
Was the south or north side confederate states in 1861?
The Confederate States of America were the southern states (Grey). States in the North, as well as California, were part of the Union or United States of America (Blue).
What is the highest elevation in the United States?
The highest point in the United States is Mount McKinley, Alaska, at 20,320 feet (6,194 meters). The highest point in the 48 contiguous states is Mount Whitney, California, at 14,505 feet (4,421 meters).
Is California a country?
California is one of the 50 states of the United States.
Is California is in United States?
Yes, California is a state in the United States of America.
Is California in United States?
Yes, California is a state in the United States of America.
Where is the California trail?
In California, which is in the united states of America
What is in California?
California is a state of the United States of America.
Who does California belong to?
United States
What state is California in?
California is a state of the United States of America.
What is California state?
California is a state of the United States of America.
What are some things that California has and Hawaii does not have in common?
Well...California sticks together in the united states, but Hawaii is off of United States.
Which states have the most wind turbines?
California-United States
Is California in Alabama?
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States and Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.
Is London England in California?
No. California is in London.London, England is in the United Kingdom. California is in the United States but there is a tiny village in England named California.
