Mexican California and American Conquest/ California Gold Rush and a New State

Please write a one page answer for each question and topic. 12pt double spaced.

Each numbered question will have a few sub-questions contained in it. The essay is about 1-2 pages with a paragraph or two dedicated to each sub-question. Ensure that you answer each sub-question within your essay.

The essay should have an essay format. DO NOT EXPLICITLY write the sub-question and have your answer right afterward. This should not have the format of a question-answer.

There is no need for a thesis. There is no need for quotations, however, if you do decide to directly use content verbatim from another source i.e. the textbook, my lectures, the internet, you will need to quote it.

Mexican/ American Conquest
1. What happened to the Spanish missions after Mexican Independence in 1821? What impact did the end of the mission system have on the lives of Native-Americans? What jobs did they end up doing? Do you think the Mexican Period should be considered the Golden Era of California History? Why?

California Gold Rush and a New State
2. What were the roles James Marshall and Sam Brannan played in the early California gold rush? Who were the 48’ers and the 49’ers? What role did propaganda and the media play in attracting people to California to mine for gold?

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