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History

For at least 10,000 years, inhabited by people. 16th -17th century: exploration of the coast by Spanish and explorer Francis in 1579. Late 18th century: beginning of the establishment of by Spanish missionaries, of forts and small towns by Spanish forces. 1821: the War of Independence gives Mexico (including California) independence from Spain. and settlers from the United States and the future Canada start to in Northern California.