When did Spanish explorers  get to Long Beach?
16th-century
Who were the main people living there at that time?
the Tongva people
How many of their own large areas did they reside in?
three
Which one was inland?
"Tevaaxa'anga"
What happened to the Tongva people?
they were forced to relocate in the mid-19th century
What's one reason for that?
missionization
Which reason was do to outsiders from another continent?
exposure to European diseases
Which coast is Long Beach on?
southeastern corner
Which state is it in?
California
Where does it rank in population in California?
7th most
And in size within the Los Angeles area?
second largest