Then and Now1850 - 2009

Then and Now1850 - 2009

1848 was a very important year in the history of

California.

1848 was a very important year in the history of

California.

Mexico ceded control of California to the United States that year.

Mexico ceded control of California to the United States that year.

Also in 1948, someone struck gold in “them thar

hills.”

Also in 1948, someone struck gold in “them thar

hills.”Many people thoughtthey could get richquickly in California.

Many people thoughtthey could get richquickly in California.

Many people rushed to California.

Many people rushed to California.

Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now…

Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now…

Many people rushed to California.

Many people rushed to California.

Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now.

Of course, rushing back then was not as fast as it is now.

People wanted to come to California

People wanted to come to California

They heard there was plenty ofsunshine and warm weather.They heard there was plenty ofsunshine and warm weather.

This is still true.This is still true.

They heard there were many tall trees in

California.

They heard there were many tall trees in

California. People can build houses with

trees.

People can build houses with

trees.

In England, there was a Queen named Victoria.In England, there was a Queen named Victoria.

She liked very big and

fancy things. She was

also very prim and proper.

She liked very big and

fancy things. She was

also very prim and proper.She was a style setter.She was a style setter.

Back in California, the men who came to chop down the trees and turn it into

lumber…

Back in California, the men who came to chop down the trees and turn it into

lumber…Began to build their houses bigger

and fancier.Began to build their houses bigger

and fancier.

Have youever seen the houseon the right?

It’s onBonnie Brae.

Now many of those big, huge houses have been split up into apartments.

Now many of those big, huge houses have been split up into apartments.

Why do youthink this happened?

Why do youthink this happened?

How has Pico-Unionchanged in thelast century?

How has Pico-Unionchanged in thelast century?

People also thought, “If trees grow all over

California,

People also thought, “If trees grow all over

California,so must other fruits and

vegetables.”so must other fruits and

vegetables.”

Soon California was an agricultural leader

amongst the states.

Soon California was an agricultural leader

amongst the states.Many companies begangrowing and selling crops. They still do.

In 1877, the Southern Pacific Railroad was

extended to reach Tucson, Arizona.

In 1877, the Southern Pacific Railroad was

extended to reach Tucson, Arizona.

Now, California products could reach other states by rail.

Now, California products could reach other states by rail.

Why do you think this helped California grow?

Today, California products travel by train, truck, jet and ship, and are sold all

over the world.

Today, California products travel by train, truck, jet and ship, and are sold all

over the world.

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The Industrial Revolution took hold in the 1830s.

Many new machines were invented to make life

easier.

The Industrial Revolution took hold in the 1830s.

Many new machines were invented to make life

easier.

What new problems did machines cause?What new problems did machines cause?

When the sewing machine was invented, it changed the way people dressed.

When the sewing machine was invented, it changed the way people dressed.

Then NowThen Now

When would you have rather lived in California?

When would you have rather lived in California?

100 years ago or now?100 years ago or now?