Who led the first Europeans to visit, via the ocean, what is today the state of California?
A) Juan Rodrigez Cabrillo
B) Father Junipero Serra
C) Sir Francis Drake
D) Hernan Cortes
Answer: A) Juan Rodrigez Cabrillo
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