The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County | Compare and Contrast
1865: People from around the United States and Mexico continue to flock to California in search of prosperity after the Gold Rush of 1849.
Today: The state of California, led by Governor Pete Wilson, passes strict legislation designed to discourage illegal immigration.
1864: Congress passes a bill to protect California's Yosemite Valley, designating it the first public scenic reserve in the United States.
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