A Timeline of California's Settlement
- Pre-13,000 BC: Native American tribes inhabit the region.
- 16th century: Spanish explorers arrive.
- 1769: Spain officially claims California; missions established.
- 1821: Mexico gains independence; California becomes Mexican territory.
- 1848: U.S. annexes California after Mexican-American War.
- 1850: California admitted as the 31st state.
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