Which statement regarding the settlement of California in the 19th century is true?

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As the gold rush began in California in the mid-19th century, the influx of white settlers caused a significant decline in the native population. The other statements are false - there was not a large British population, the French did not hold California until 1821 (it was actually Mexico that controlled California until 1848), Spain did fight the United States over control of California, and while some Protestant missionaries did play a role in the exploration of California, the state was largely colonized by the Spanish and the Catholic Church.

Which Statement Regarding the Settlement of California in the 19th