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Some more history that was never taught in school..
California first became a state in 1850. The first governor of California was Peter H. Burnett. That same year he legalized and Inforced Indian slavery. He said “That a war of extermination will continue to be waged between the
California first became a state in 1850. The first governor of California was Peter H. Burnett. That same year he legalized and Inforced Indian slavery. He said “That a war of extermination will continue to be waged between the
races until the Indian race becomes extinct. This must be expected.”
In both 1851-1852, the state of California paid $1 million to militias that hunted down California Natives. $5 for every severed head and 25 cents for a scalp. Men, women, children, elders, it simply didn’t
In both 1851-1852, the state of California paid $1 million to militias that hunted down California Natives. $5 for every severed head and 25 cents for a scalp. Men, women, children, elders, it simply didn’t
matter which age.
California Natives have survived 3 genocides. Spanish Conquest (missions), Oil and The Gold Rush.
In just 20 years, 80% of California Natives were wiped out.
Today there are over 109 federally recognized tribes in the state of California and 78 tribes
California Natives have survived 3 genocides. Spanish Conquest (missions), Oil and The Gold Rush.
In just 20 years, 80% of California Natives were wiped out.
Today there are over 109 federally recognized tribes in the state of California and 78 tribes
that are partitioning for recognition.
This is some of the brutal but true history of California Natives.
This is some of the brutal but true history of California Natives.
