History of California
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State Research Projects
By Lauren Ayube
A state research project is the perfect summative activity for any U.S. Region, Geography class, expository text, or general research unit of study. Students will love learning about state landmarks, mottos, geography, history, and so much more!
State Guide to California
By Lauren Ayube
California is a state in the West region of the United States, and third largest state in the United States, following Alaska and Texas. Students will love learning about state landmarks, mottos, fun facts, history, and so much more!
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Create a timeline highlighting the history of the state of California! | State Projects Timeline
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- California Gold Rush
- We struck gold!
- Historical Events: California
- Admitted into the Union
- September 9, 1850
- Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, starting one of the biggest gold rushes in history. Over 300,000 people moved to California between the years 1848 and 1855.
- California was the 31st state admitted into the Union on September 9, 1850.
- First Transcontinental Railroad
- Originally known as the "Pacific Railroad", the First Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869. It connected California to the east, allowing fast transportation of goods and products.
- The Great San Francisco Earthquake
- On April 18, 1906, San Francisco's largest earthquake left over 225,000 people homeless, and many people lost their lives. The earthquake rated 7.8 on the Richter scale.
- Disneyland
- Walt Disney's first park officially opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California.
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