Which of the Following Describes the Changes Experienced by the Californios

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the changes experienced by the Californios between 1850 and 1880?

• A) Their numbers increased from 19 percent to 82 percent of the state's total population.
• B) They solidified their claim to historic land.
• C) Their percentage of the state's population fell by more than 60 percent.
• D) They began their steady assimilation into American life.

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Total Revenue

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