Yes. Cattle ranches became an important segment of the Californian economy, selling hides since 1821 (year of Mexican Independence) with American traders, while most of Mexico's holdings reverted back to subsistence farming.
It was not however, until 1848 (after California was lost to the United States) that such state became an economic power in its own right.
Yes. Cattle ranches became an important segment of the Californian economy, selling hides since 1821 (year of Mexican Independence) with American traders, while most of Mexico's holdings reverted back to subsistence farming.
It was not however, until 1848 (after California was lost to the United States) that such state became an economic power in its own right.
Yes. Cattle ranches became an important segment of the Californian economy, selling hides since 1821 (year of Mexican Independence) with American traders, while most of Mexico's holdings reverted back to subsistence farming.
It was not however, until 1848 (after California was lost to the United States) that such state became an economic power in its own right.
es of Alta California after the Mexican war for independence different from California's boundaries today.
California and New Mexico didn't exist. Mexican independence happened in 1810. California didn't exist as California until 1850. The mission system in California changed hands from Spain to Mexico.
because they didnt know what was going on
It had the Mexican expedition. It was for Mexico to gain it's independence.
Mexican-Amarican war, U.S.history, Mexico
It didn't. At the time (1810-1821) California was a very lightly populated territory with no more than 5,000 colonists -- commonly known as Californios -- and several Native American tribes. It wasn't until 1821 that California saw major economic developments and increased immigration from Northern Mexico.
Mexican-American war
It made it easier for them to win their freedom from Mexico.
Mexico wants freedom
Alta California was Mexican territory. Alta Calfornia consisted of California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and parts of New Mexico.
Father Hidalgo started the movement for Mexican independence.
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