Spain and Mexico maintained control of California until

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California remained under Spanish and then Mexican control until it became a state in 1850 as part of the United States. Option A is incorrect as the population of California did not reach 500,000 until the mid-1800s, after it was already part of the U.S. Option B is partially correct as Mexico did end its rule, but it was in 1846 due to the Mexican-American War rather than in the 1800s. Option D is incorrect as California was not purchased by President Polk, but rather acquired through war and diplomacy.

Spain and Mexico Maintained Control of California Until