why did the mexicans build settlements in california in the 1800s?

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why did the mexicans build settlements in california in the 1800s?

2007-02-05 15:31:12 · 4 answers · asked by wishfulthinking 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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They did, after Mexican-American War the Guadalupe Hildalgo Treaty was signed. American did not honor the treaty, US Troops killed or removed Mexicans that wanted to become American Citizens.

2007-02-06 22:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by art_raiders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it was part of the Mexican territory, which during the time included New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas.

2007-02-05 23:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by McDreamy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it was Mexico until the Treaty of Hidalgo in 1848.

2007-02-05 23:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Americans were the illegal aliens then.

2007-02-05 23:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋