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Spanish explorers & settlers contributions
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Mission and rancho period who introduced European plants, agriculture, and a herding economy
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American immigrants contributions
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Established california as a state, developed its mining, industrial, and agricultural economy
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Asians' contributions
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2nd half of 19th century, provided a new supply of labor for states railroads, agriculture, and industry, and contributed as entrepreneurs and innovators, especially in agriculture
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California gold rush
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1848 until the mid 1850s. Around 300,000 people came to California after the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Helped finance the completion of the transcontinental railroad. Agriculture and ranching expands to meet needs of the settlers.
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Progressive era effects on California Constitution
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The California Constitution is one of the longest in the world because it can be amended by initiatives passed by voters, and has been over 500 times since 1911. This stems from the early 20th century when railroad companies controlled California politics and economy. These amendments allowed for the voters to have a great effect on California politics.
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