[truth_seeker]

Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. California was part of the mexican lands at that time.

Some Californians declared an independent California Republic June 10, 1846 but these forces joined the US, in war with Mexico. The war ended January 1847 and in 1850 California became a state.

In total California was part of Mexico for 25 years (1846 minus 1821).

That is all they can claim, with any historical facts.

[hedgetrimmer]

California was part of the mexican lands at that time.

Except for northern California which was occupied by Russia.

California's population in 1846: 7000 persons of Spanish (Californio and Spanish) descent; 10,000 civilized or domesticated Indians; 700 Americans; 100 English, Irish and Scotch; about 100 French, Germans and Italians. The russians came in with 40 Russians and 150 Alaskan natives, but they sold their holdings and mostly left by 1846.