who first settled the land?
various Native American tribes
what happened in 1821?
The area became a part of Mexico
how long did that last?
27 years
what caused an influx of people?
The California Gold Rush
how does the state compare to others in population?
it is the most populous state
and size?
third most extensive
is it on the Atlantic Coast?
no
what mountains are in the east?
Sierra Nevada
how many types of trees predominate?
One
overall what type of climate is there?
warm Mediterranean climate
what's the weather int he mountains?
snowy
where is the capital
Sacramento
how many staes does it share a border?
Three
what about other countries?
One
what is it?
Mexico
are the redwood-fir forests in the southeast of the state?
no
What did the spanish empire call the area?
Alta California
Did the gold rush cause a mass exodus of people leaving?
no
is LA County empty of people?
no
what's the desert in the southeast called?
Mojave