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California history crossword with Gold Rush, missions, Alcatraz, and pioneers.
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California History Crossword Puzzle

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A 13-clue crossword on California's early and frontier history. Answers include Gold Rush prospectors, Spanish missions, Alcatraz, the telegraph, railroads, and iconic figures like vaqueros and pioneers. Use it to reinforce unit content, as a classroom warm-up, or as a sub plan for Grades 5–7.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated June 2026

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