sep 1, 1849 - California Tries to Gain Admittance to U.S.
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On September 1st, 1849, Californians met to draft a state constitution and to try and be admitted to the Union. This constitution would last for 30 years until California's quickly changing demographics, population and industry necessitated that they draft a new constitution in 1879.
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