California Historical Society
Understanding California
Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern...
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Cabrillo College: An Introduction to California's Native People: Missionization
This site discusses the mission movement in California and its effect on the Native Americans. Timeline of the missions' founding is also provided.
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American Journeys: Background on Francisco Palou and Father Junipero Serra
Find background information about the life of Father Junipero Serra and his biographer, Father Francisco Palou. Read about the missions they established in California and their work in converting Native Americans to Christianity. Click...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Us History Map: Arctic, Northwest Coast and California Tribes
A brief description of some of the main Native American tribes that lived in the Arctic, along the Northwest Coast, and in California.
Sacramento Bee
Gold Rush: Indians' Misfortune Was Stamped in Gold
This CalGoldRush site discussses the triumphs and hardships of Indians during the California gold rush. Some became rich, but many were sold into slavery.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Achumawi
The students will learn about the origins and the culture of the Achumawi people in northeast California.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Wappo
A brief description of the Wappo people that lived in Northern California.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tolowa
Explore how the Tolowa tribe lived in the pacific coast region on this webpage.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Shasta
A brief description of the Shasta tribe that lives in northern California and southern Oregon.
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Miwok Yokut Raids Into Mexican California, 1830 1840
A history of the Yokut Indians and Wars that followed with changes in Hispanic California.
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The Gold Rush: Collision of Cultures
This page discusses the many different cultures that came to California during the gold rush.