1. The purpose of the Russian settlement at Fort Ross was <u>d. all of the above</u>.
2. The most famous Russian explorer to arrive in California, the subject of a romantic story of a love affair with Dona Concepcion Arguello, was b. Nicolai Rezanov.
3. Increasing interest in California by foreigners included all of the following except D. Ferdinand Magellan’s Portuguese ships.
4. Ranchos in California were known for all of the following except b. having lots of money and luxuries like expensive furniture and clothes.
5. The first overland expedition to California was led by b. Jedediah Smith.
6. The Spanish/Ranchero era of Old California is still evident today through all of the following except a. place names such as Merced, Fresno, San Francisco, Guerrero Street and Alcatraz.
7. The worst disaster in the history of the California Trail was endured by the <u>c. Donner party</u>.
8. Though Americans increasingly came to California as trappers and explorers in the 1830s-40s, the first actual emigrant train of settlers was led by b. Jedidiah Smith.
9. Johann Augustus Sutter built a settlement known as Sutter's Fort, which served as all the following except <u>b. an outpost</u> to guard the northern frontier of California for Mexico City.
10. After the battle of Cahuenga Pass on February 20, 1845, between different groups within California, all of the following resulted, except d. Americans took advantage of the chaotic situation and invaded San Francisco.
<h3>What is the history of California?</h3>
California experienced the following historical events:
- Before 1542: Native American period
- 1542 - 1769: European exploration period
- 1769–1821: Spanish colonial period
- 1821–1848: Mexican period
- 1850–present: United States statehood.
Thus, California has come under different political periods before becoming one of the states in the United States.
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