California History is a course for students to explore the history and geography of our state and of Ventura County. The course will cover the pre-colonial and Spanish colonial period, California as part of Mexico, statehood during the 19th and 20th centuries, and local history. Students will have the opportunity to study the major influences on history, culture, politics, and economics of California. By the end of the course students should be able to identify major events in the chronological history of the state and connect California history and geography to the social, political, and economic issues the state faces today.