山东省新泰市第二中学高中英语《Unit1 A land of diversity》2课件 外研版选修8.pptVIP

Unit1 A land of diversity Translate some sentences However, it is likely that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago. In the 16th century, after the arrival of the Europeans, the native people suffered greatly. In the 18th century California was ruled by Spain. Spanish soldiers first arrived in South America in the early 16th century, when they fought against the native people and took their land. In 1821, the people of Mexico gained their independence from Spain. In 1846 the United States declared war on Mexico, and after the war won by the USA, Mexico