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The code is named after Stephen W. Kearny |
The code is named after [[Stephen W. Kearny]] This code was enacted after the [[United States]] conquest of [[California]]. The code basically says that United States Anglo citizen must be fair, just, and are to make sure that [[Mexicans]], who were already living in [[California]] prior to the [[conquest]] are seen as [[United States]] citizens. For the most part, unless the [[Mexican-American]] was wealthy, this code was not practice or enforced. |
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Revision as of 18:50, 8 October 2005
The code is named after Stephen W. Kearny This code was enacted after the United States conquest of California. The code basically says that United States Anglo citizen must be fair, just, and are to make sure that Mexicans, who were already living in California prior to the conquest are seen as United States citizens. For the most part, unless the Mexican-American was wealthy, this code was not practice or enforced.