Early History (pre-1542)
- Native American tribes inhabited California starting around 10,000 BC, totaling 100,000-300,000 people in over 100 tribes
- They had their own diverse cultures and ways of life
European Exploration (1542-1769)
- 1542: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first known European to reach California, landing in San Diego Bay, but Spain did not colonize
- 1579: Francis Drake explored the coast and claimed the land for England, but no settlements were established
- 1602: Sebastian Vizcaino explored the coast…
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