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California Historical Society

Understanding California

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
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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Other

Cabrillo College: An Introduction to California's Native People: Missionization

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Us History Map: Arctic, Northwest Coast and California Tribes

For Students 4th - 8th
A brief description of some of the main Native American tribes that lived in the Arctic, along the Northwest Coast, and in California.
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Sacramento Bee

Gold Rush: Indians' Misfortune Was Stamped in Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
This CalGoldRush site discussses the triumphs and hardships of Indians during the California gold rush. Some became rich, but many were sold into slavery.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Achumawi

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The students will learn about the origins and the culture of the Achumawi people in northeast California.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Wappo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Wappo people that lived in Northern California.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tolowa

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how the Tolowa tribe lived in the pacific coast region on this webpage.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Shasta

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Shasta tribe that lives in northern California and southern Oregon.
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Other

Miwok Yokut Raids Into Mexican California, 1830 1840

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Yokut Indians and Wars that followed with changes in Hispanic California.
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Other

The Gold Rush: Collision of Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses the many different cultures that came to California during the gold rush.