Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Contested Territories
This site highlights the westward expansion of settlers in North America and the effects this expansion had on Native Americans between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Redwood National Park: American Indians
A brief overview of the California Indian cultures from the northwestern part of the State: Tolowa, Yurok, Hupa, and Karuk.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Channel Islands National Park: Native Inhabitants
Read about the Chumash lived on the Channel Islands off the coast of California, how they built plank canoes from redwood trees to sail in the ocean, and why they were such successful traders.
Other
Historic Trails: Oregon/california Trails
Find a map of the Oregon Trail and California Trail and click Historical Trails tab to discover the hardships and daily grind of traveling on the Oregon Trail.
Ducksters
Ducksters: California State History for Kids
Did you know California's history included early explorers, Native Americans, the Gold Rush, and the Bear Republic? Learn about the history and timeline of the state of California on this site.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: Ranch/mission Days Alta California
An 1890 article in "Century Magazine" by Guadalupe Vallejo relates his understanding of Hispanic influences on ranches and missions that existed in California before it became a state.
Other
California State University: Group Portrait of Native Americans by C. B. King
A reproduction of "Young Omahaw, War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees" by Charles Bird King.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: The American West: The Gold Rush
Describes the impact of the California Gold Rush of 1848 which brought hundreds of thousands of gold-seeking migrants to the region. This massive influx of people to a place with little law enforcement and no infrastructure led to...
University of California
Hearst Museum: Native Californian Cultures
An exhibition of Native Californian Cultures showcases food, clothing, tools, ceremonies, musical instruments, games, and other aspects of various tribes.
Oakland Museum of California
California's Untold Stories: Silver and Gold
This site provides a virtual tour of the mining of silver and gold in California through excellent photos and facts.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Point Reyes National Seashore: Coast Miwok at Point Reyes
The National Park Services provides an enlightening overview of the history and culture of the Coast Miwok tribe at Point Reyes, California.
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Perry Castaneda Map Collection: Map of Early Indian Tribes in the Western u.s.
Map showing the Native American culture areas and the tribes within those cultures in western North America. From the Perry Castaneda collection.
Other
California Newsreel Teacher's Guide: Black Boy
Have you ever read any of Richard Wright's work? This site offers an extensive crosscurricular Teacher's Guide that includes questions for research and writing.
Other
Access Genealogy: Shasta Indian Tribe
This is a thorough description of the Shasta Indian Tribe. Author discusses Shasta culture, language, location, customs, food, and art. The writing in this article contains some negative language that is probably due to the time in which...
University of California
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
A great place to visit for anyone living/teaching in the Bay Area of California. Nonetheless, the on-line education department offers great resources for people all over the country for topics such as California Indian cultures, Mexican...
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Lompoc Museum: Chumash Indians [Pdf]
A very complete look at the Chumash Indians of California from the Lompoc Museum. Read an overview of how the Chumash lived and took advantage of their environment. Follow links to see maps of where they lived and information about their...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Achumawi
The students will learn about the origins and the culture of the Achumawi people in northeast California.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Wappo
A brief description of the Wappo people that lived in Northern California.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Shasta
A brief description of the Shasta tribe that lives in northern California and southern Oregon.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Walker Pass
Joseph Reddeford Walker mapped this pass in 1834 after learning of it from Native Americans. He then led the first immigrant wagon train through it in 1846. This pass significantly contributed to the development of California.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Hubert H. Bancroft Ranch House
Adobe home of historian and ethnologist Hubert Howe Bancroft, publisher of many Pacific Coast histories and books on Native American culture.
Mission Tour
Mission Tour: A Virtual Tour of the California Missions: Chumash
A brief description of the culture of the Chumash. Read about their canoes, houses, and understanding of astronomy.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Colorado
Discover more about the Rocky Mountains. Why is Colorado called the "Centennial State?" Look at this website for captivating facts.
Other
Access Genealogy: Mariposa Indian Family History
Embrace the history and culture of the Mariposa Indian tribe, also known as the Yokuts primarily of San Joaquin Valley, California.