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Students examine writings related to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the 1846 war with Mexico and the drafting of the California constitution. Students write a narrative report on how life changed for different Californios under the U.S. or Mexico.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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3 days
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