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California: History--The Wild West to the 21st Century

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View of the Golden Gate Bridge over the San Francisco Bay. Text reads, “The Wild West to the 21st Century.”

Reaching statehood in 1850, over the next 160 years, California's many peoples tell the story of the Wild West, including the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, the founding of Hollywood, and the beginnings of the state's famous wineries. Other events covered include the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the Great Depression, WWII, and the Cold War. Part of the "California" series.

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View of farmland, desert, and a mountain range in the distance. Text reads, “Coastline, Mountain Ranges, and Valleys.”
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Episode 1
28 minutes 54 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Closeup of coral colored cactus blooms on a prickly sage colored cactus. Text on image reads, "Deserts, Rivers, Earthquakes and Human Geography."
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Episode 2
29 minutes
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Episode 3
32 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
View of the Golden Gate Bridge over the San Francisco Bay. Text reads, “The Wild West to the 21st Century.”
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Episode 4
36 minutes 34 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Episode 5
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