California

FACTS ABOUT CALIFORNIA: Population: 36,132,147 people Size: 403,934 sq km (slightly smaller than

all of Spain) Flag:

Economy: If California were a nation it would have one of the top 10 largest economies in the world.

Industries: Agriculture, raw resources (petroleum, natural gas, etc.), high tech machinery, defense technologies, tourism, and movies.

PEOPLE

People in California come from all over the world. 76% white and 42% hispanic 12% asian 7% black 1% native american

More people speak Spanish in the U.S. than in Spain!

CITIES

There are 8 cities in California that have more than 500,000 people.

The top cities by size are: Los Angeles San Diego San Jose San Francisco Fresno Sacramento Long Beach Oakland

HISTORY California was first explored by

Europeans in the 16th century. It was colonized by the Spanish during

the 18th century. In 1821 the territory of California

became part of Mexico. In 1848 the U.S. claimed California and

in this year the gold rush started, bringing loads of americans to the west coast.

The transcontinental railroad linked California to the rest of the U.S. in 1869.

CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA

Population of 6,000 people. Relies primarily on tourism, government jobs, and

agriculture.

HEARST CASTLE

1898: Spanish American War

COMPREHENSION

What are at least three of industries that exist in California?

What are three fruits or vegetables produced in California?

What are the three largest cities in California?

What brought many people to California? How did the Spanish American War start? What animal is on the Californian flag?