Welcome to History 20

History of California and the Pacific Coast

Prof. Valadez

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What’s the origin of Native Americans?

What are the theories that explain the origins of Native Americans?

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Hupa of North America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Za2mp6x6Y

1542 Cabrillo Expedition

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(Juaneños) Acagchemem Indian Village, Mission San Juan Capistrano

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Spice Trade

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Columbus’ Voyages

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Origin of the word California

• 1510 Las Sergas de Esplandian by Garci Ordóñez de Montalvo

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• Why were Europeans sending expeditions to California in the 16th century?

• What were the reasons for the Spanish to settle California in 1769?

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1542 Cabrillo Expedition

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1579 Francis Drake

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17th Century Spanish Galleon Trade Map

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• 1513 Vasco Núñez de Balboa reaches the Pacific Ocean

• 1535 Hernán Cortés arrives in La Paz, Baja, CA

• 1542 Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo anchors in San Diego Bay (1st contact)

• 1579 Francis Drake reaches California (Point Reyes)

• 1602 Sebastian Vizcaino sails up the coast of CA

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