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| − | '''California''' is a state on the west coast of the [[United States]]. It is the largest state in population and the third largest state in area. Its Governor is Arnold Schwarzenegger. | + | '''California''' is a state on the west coast of the [[United States]]. It is the largest state in population and the third largest state in area. Its Governor is [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]. |
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California's first European contact came in the 16th century AD. Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando Cortez explored Alta California (upper California) extensively during this time period. Several years after this, Juan Rodrigeuz Cabrillo explored the area in his search for a passage to Asia. <ref>http://www.kindredtrails.com/California-History-1.html</ref> The Catholic church established a strong presence in the area over the next 200 years by establishing a number of missions in the area. <ref>http://www.californiamissions.com/cahistory/background.html</ref> | California's first European contact came in the 16th century AD. Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando Cortez explored Alta California (upper California) extensively during this time period. Several years after this, Juan Rodrigeuz Cabrillo explored the area in his search for a passage to Asia. <ref>http://www.kindredtrails.com/California-History-1.html</ref> The Catholic church established a strong presence in the area over the next 200 years by establishing a number of missions in the area. <ref>http://www.californiamissions.com/cahistory/background.html</ref> | ||
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| + | California's governor is the Republican [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], and was once [[Ronald Reagan]], who later became President of the United States. Today, however, California is thought of as one of the most [[liberal]] states in America. It has more [[abortion]]s performed than any other American state, and one of its largest cities, [[San Francisco]], has become synonymous with [[homosexuality]]. Much of the [[liberal media]], including [[Hollywood]], is centered in California. | ||
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Revision as of 19:26, March 12, 2007
California is a state on the west coast of the United States. It is the largest state in population and the third largest state in area. Its Governor is Arnold Schwarzenegger.
History
California's first European contact came in the 16th century AD. Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando Cortez explored Alta California (upper California) extensively during this time period. Several years after this, Juan Rodrigeuz Cabrillo explored the area in his search for a passage to Asia. [1] The Catholic church established a strong presence in the area over the next 200 years by establishing a number of missions in the area. [2]
Politics
California's governor is the Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger, and was once Ronald Reagan, who later became President of the United States. Today, however, California is thought of as one of the most liberal states in America. It has more abortions performed than any other American state, and one of its largest cities, San Francisco, has become synonymous with homosexuality. Much of the liberal media, including Hollywood, is centered in California.