History and American Cultures of California

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The history of California from its pre-contact societies to the present, with particular attention to the following periods: Spanish exploration and colonization; the Mexican Revolution; American conquest and the Gold Rush; the Progressive Era; the Great Depression and World War II; and the social movements of the 1960's. In addition to exploring the major political, economic, technological, social, cultural, and environmental developments that have shaped California's history, this course will focus on the distinct and overlapping experiences of the state's Native American, Latino American, African American, Asian American, and European American populations. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 3, 4, 9; Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU AI: US3; Cal-GETC: 3B, 4.