[Amerigomag]

Histroy classes in the LAUSD aren't what they used to be.

In the several hundred years of European presence in the New World, Mexico only ruled California for 9 years.

The Pope has a stronger claim to California than does Mexico.

[truth_seeker]

"In the several hundred years of European presence in the New World, Mexico only ruled California for 9 years."

I get 25 years: 1821 to 1846.

1821 = Mexican Independence from Spain (including California)

1846 = Declaration of Independent California Republic (June 10, 1846)