THE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA

THE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA - in 13 Minutes

4 місяці тому

THE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA - in 13 Minutes
The first known European to reach the gorgeous coasts of California was Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542. Cabrillo’s expedition had been launched from modern-day Mexico, known then as the Viceroyalty of New Spain, and ended up in San Diego Bay. The expedition was rather fruitless, however, as Cabrillo failed to discover anything that he viewed as worth the trouble for Spain to colonize. He left, and California remained untouched by European hands. Occasional ships, such as those from the Spanish East Indies traders would at times touch down on California’s coasts, but the idea of colonizing the territory still remained unconsidered. Even when English explorer Francis Drake plundered his way into Oregon and California, claiming the lands for his homeland, no real settlement of any sort was actually set up.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 995

@Joker-no1uh

California has around half the population of France or the UK and an equal or larger GDP. It would be the 4th or 5th strongest COUNTRY in the world by itself. Insane

@davidwheatman2042

Story around the San Francisco Bay is that ships passed by the golden gate many times, but never recognized how large the bay was because it was obscured by fog

@user-wo7fj8cz6q

I had the honor to study at Monterey and Santa Barbara 1981--1984.

@PC-kd7dj

You omitted the importance of the first transcontinental railroad -completed in 1869-connecting California with the rest of the US.

@wildfoodietours6702

Such fascinating history. I love my state of California!

@galenwest9449 21 день тому

Thank you for recognizing the suffering of the indigenous populations throughout all of this.

@krishnamurthy7044

I left my heart in San Francisco The Pacific Coast Sierra Nevada mountains Palm Springs The city of Angels now Silicon Valley., went to college in LA and enjoyed the Beautyiful beaches and wonderful people

@bloodwynn

Not mentioning Zorro even once? Outrageous!

@kieferonline

Discussions of California are bittersweet. The ups and downs of humanity are witnessed here. Influences of all kinds, good and bad, emanate from California. Although I wasn't born here, California is my home while I live. Likely, California will continue to encourage and discourage.

@seanmunoz6041

Proud to be from California born and raised in san Diego

@tmghui888

Great history lesson of California. I live in California and despite its problems, I still love living here. I live in a very safe suburb in the Bay Area so I hardly ever see crime or homelessness or stuff like that.

@edyann

Hello from Baja California!

@goldenrepublic6848

5:00

@emagee7864

Good overview. The accomplishments of Kit Carson and General Kearny in helping secure CA from Mexico should not be overlooked. Their march from New Mexico to San Diego was grueling and harsh across a very desolate desert. They also suffered defeat in the battle of San Pascual. They were rescued after Kit Carson slipped away at night to SD Bay while barefoot. He alerted Commodore Stockton, and they eventually sent troops to beat the Californians back.

@justindtackett

What a great perspective you brought to light. California has such a rich and ever changing history. Visiting California multiple times in my youth, I felt the history of the mission. This sort of feeling that a part of the culture and land had once been set a part for Gods use and glory. I never knew the rich history that founded that.

@olefella7561 14 днів тому

The fact that we get free videos on UKposts by Knowledgia is truly a gift; keeping the education and knowledge alive. 👏👏👏

@eduardoromerovaquero3191

Nice video, although I missed a couple of historical issues: where the name of California comes from (based on an old Medieval novel). And the small clashes between Spain and Russia along the western coast. At one point the Spanish embassador in Moscow was spying Russian intentions to settle in the area, this accelerated Spain’s exploration expeditions, especially from mid XVIII century.

@GoodVibes-dt5ug

I ❤ California!

@richardbablot9471

Running the show from a distance is difficult to do. Spain learned this the hard way and so did Mexico. Those who benefitted the most were the ones who fought for CA independence. Today 40 M residents call California home. Can we continue and afford to grow? Only time will tell.