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American history has long been told as a triumphant march westward from the Atlantic coast, but in southern California, our history stretches back further in time. This episode explores the interconnected lives of three people who lived through California's transition from native land to Spanish colony and from to Mexican province to American state. Featuring the stories of native teacher Toypurina, who led the revolt against the San Gabriel Mission, Spanish soldier Jose Marco Pico, who served at the mission, and his son Pio Pico, who became the last Mexican Governor of California. 00:00 - 01:14 Introduction 01:14 - 07:35 The Cultural Impact of Missions 07:35 - 12:07 Native Rebellion 12:07 - 15:20 Race and Identity in Spanish Colonialization 15:20 - 18:32 Independence and Modernization 18:32 - 24:14 United States Colonization 24:14 - 26:10 Conclusion 26:10 - 26:41 Credits Want to learn more? Watch more Lost LA at https://bit.ly/3qCwAew ~~~~~~ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3wiFfZ2 Love PBS SoCal? Your support keeps the programs you love alive. Donate today: https://bit.ly/you-tube-donation Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbssocal/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbssocal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbssocal Sign-up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3wby5Gb #LostLA #LosAngeles #history #Border #west #Toypurina #SanGabrielMission #JoseMarcoPico #PioPico