Tell a story about one risk faced by people in early California. Research in your textbook to recall some dangers of life in California in the mid-1800s. You might use the links in the Case Study to add to your research.
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In the 1840s, girls helped their mothers manage the house. Boys helped their fathers round up the cattle. Find out more about children's lives on a rancho.
This explorer discovered an important pass through the Sierra Nevada. It is now named the Beckwourth Pass.
Biddy Mason was born into slavery. She later won her freedom, worked and saved her money. She became known for giving to those in need.
Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo helped write California's Constitution and became a state senator.
Biddy Mason was born into slavery. She later won her freedom, worked and saved her money. She became known for giving to those in need.
Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo helped write California's Constitution and became a state senator.
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In the 1840s, girls helped their mothers manage the house. Boys helped their fathers round up the cattle. Find out more about children's lives on a rancho.
This explorer discovered an important pass through the Sierra Nevada. It is now named the Beckwourth Pass.
