21 - The Mexican War For Independence With Dr. Damian Bacich

History of California Podcast

Jun 12 2020 | 00:50:36

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Show Notes

In this special episode, we interview Dr. Damian Bacich, a California history expert and Spanish professor from San Jose State University. We talk mainly about the Mexican War for Independence, but we also discuss the legacy of Spain in California, colonial policy, learning languages, his research interests and much more.

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