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Then and Now1850 - 2009
Then and Now1850 - 2009
1848 was a very important year in the history of
California.
1848 was a very important year in the history of
California.
Mexico ceded control of California to the United States that year.
Mexico ceded control of California to the United States that year.
Also in 1948, someone struck gold in “them thar
hills.”
Also in 1948, someone struck gold in “them thar
hills.”Many people thoughtthey could get richquickly in California.
Many people thoughtthey could get richquickly in California.
Many people rushed to California.
Many people rushed to California.
Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now…
Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now…
Many people rushed to California.
Many people rushed to California.
Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now.
Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now.
People wanted to come to California
People wanted to come to California
They heard there was plenty ofsunshine and warm weather.They heard there was plenty ofsunshine and warm weather.
This is still true.This is still true.
They heard there were many tall trees in
California.
They heard there were many tall trees in
California. People can build houses with
trees.
People can build houses with
trees.
In England, there was a Queen named Victoria.In England, there was a Queen named Victoria.
She liked very big and
fancy things. She was
also very prim and proper.
She liked very big and
fancy things. She was
also very prim and proper.She was a style setter.She was a style setter.
Back in California, the men who came to chop down the trees and turn it into
lumber…
Back in California, the men who came to chop down the trees and turn it into
lumber…Began to build their houses bigger
and fancier.Began to build their houses bigger
and fancier.
Have youever seen the houseon the right?
It’s onBonnie Brae.
Now many of those big, huge houses have been split up into apartments.
Now many of those big, huge houses have been split up into apartments.
Why do youthink this happened?
Why do youthink this happened?
How has Pico-Unionchanged in thelast century?
How has Pico-Unionchanged in thelast century?
People also thought, “If trees grow all over
California,
People also thought, “If trees grow all over
California,so must other fruits and
vegetables.”so must other fruits and
vegetables.”
Soon California was an agricultural leader
amongst the states.
Soon California was an agricultural leader
amongst the states.Many companies begangrowing and selling crops. They still do.
In 1877, the Southern Pacific Railroad was
extended to reach Tucson, Arizona.
In 1877, the Southern Pacific Railroad was
extended to reach Tucson, Arizona.
Now, California products could reach other states by rail.
Now, California products could reach other states by rail.
Why do you think this helped California grow?
Today, California products travel by train, truck, jet and ship, and are sold all
over the world.
Today, California products travel by train, truck, jet and ship, and are sold all
over the world.
Credit: Nikon
The Industrial Revolution took hold in the 1830s.
Many new machines were invented to make life
easier.
The Industrial Revolution took hold in the 1830s.
Many new machines were invented to make life
easier.
What new problems did machines cause?What new problems did machines cause?
When the sewing machine was invented, it changed the way people dressed.
When the sewing machine was invented, it changed the way people dressed.
Then NowThen Now
When would you have rather lived in California?
When would you have rather lived in California?
100 years ago or now?100 years ago or now?