Before the first European
explorers arrived in what it now California, the area was one of the
most culturally diverse places in North America, inhabited my more than
70 different Native American tribes. After the arrival of Joao Rodrigues
Cabrilho in 1542, the area was claimed for the Spanish Empire. In 1602,
the region was further explored and the coast was mapped New Spain. In
1821, the Mexican War of Independence gave the area to Mexico.
In
the 1820's, the area saw an influx of traders and settlers from the US
and Canada. In 1846, the settlers staged a revolt against Mexican rule,
dubbed the Bear Flag Revolt, and formed the Republic of California. The
republic did not last long however, as the Mexican-American War started
22 days later. American forces occupied the area, and in 1847 the
Californios gave control to America with the Treaty of Cahuenga. After
the war, the land was divided between the United States and Mexico,
giving America the territory that was to become California, Arizona,
Colorado and Utah. Mexico retained Baha California.
The
California Gold Rush started 40 years later, and the territory boomed.
The state has become the most populated state in the United States. This
beautiful map provides a look back to the early days of the state.
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| 1W-CA-ST-1888-S |
18" x 24" |
2 lbs |
$29.95 |
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| 1W-CA-ST-1888-M |
27" x 36" |
2 lbs |
$44.95 |
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| 1W-CA-ST-1888-L |
32" x 42" |
4 lbs |
$59.95 |
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| 1W-CA-ST-1888-XL |
42" x 55" |
4 lbs |
$79.95 |
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All reproduction prints are printed as "museum quality",
using advanced ink formulas and durable museum quality paper. The
reproduction prints reflect the state of repair of the original conserved
document. Stains and imperfections reflected in the original map
at the time it was collected for conservation are left un-retouched, as
they reflect the character and charm of the vintage original. Some major imperfections, such as dark fold lines have been removed when
possible. Maps are printed as ordered and are not returnable unless
received damaged. |
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