The Californios' political ascendancy in California ended
a. with the arrival of Franciscan friars.
b. when they were overwhelmed by the American gold rush.
c. when Mexico gained control of the area in 1826.
d. when agriculture became more profitable than mining.
e. when poorer Mexican immigrants began entering California.
b
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