California History

Timeline: From First Encounters to Statehood

Timeline: European Exploration and Settlement of California

How did California Get its Name?

Governors of Alta California

Early Exploration of California (1533-1602)

Exploration and Settlement of California (1741-1777)

Settlers on the California Frontier (1769-1797)

Settlers on the California Frontier (1800-1850)

Origins of Mexican Independence 1 (1700-1760s)

Origins of Mexican Independence 2 (1760’s – 1812)

Origins of Mexican Independence 3 (1808-1822)

The Mexican-American War (1820s-1850)

The Bear Flag Revolt