California The Spaniards first founded California when they wanted to increase the Spanish land area. But not many Spanish wanted to live here because of Indians. Then later Mexico fought for California and controlled the land. Then California was officially made a part of America when The Mexican-American war ended on February 2, 1848. Nine days later gold was discovered at Sutter’s hill. Then a gold rush swept the Americas. Because of this California’s population …showed first 75 words of 1119 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1119 total…born in San Diego, California. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs. Marcus was the most effective when he was going to Southern California University. He led the nation with all-purpose yard with a game average of nearly 180 yards. He also set a NCAA record as a senior with2,432 rushing yards in a season. He set record for most 200-yard rushing games in a year with 8. Also the highest average rushing yards per game with 212.9.