82 - Politics in California in the 1850's (Part I)

February 28, 2023 00:14:42
82 - Politics in California in the 1850's (Part I)
History of California Podcast
82 - Politics in California in the 1850's (Part I)

Feb 28 2023 | 00:14:42

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Show Notes

In this first episode in a three-part series, we will look politics in California by setting first some context before digging into the Know Nothing Party's heyday at the state level in California. 

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