Which of the following describes the changes experienced by the Californios between 1850 and 1880?
A) Their numbers increased from 19 percent to 82 percent of the state's total population.
B) They solidified their claim to historic land.
C) Their percentage of the state's population fell by more than 60 percent.
D) They began their steady assimilation into American life.

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The Californios were descendants of Spanish and Mexican settlers in California. Between 1850 and 1880, there was a significant influx of American settlers and immigrants to California, leading to the Californios' percentage of the state's population falling by more than 60 percent.

Which of the Following Describes the Changes Experienced by the Californios