The Californios' political ascendancy in California ended

A. with the arrival of Franciscan friars.
B. as a result of the influx of Anglo gold-diggers and the waning of the pastoral economy.
C. when Mexico gained control of the area in 1826.
D. when agriculture became more profitable than mining.
E. when the U.S. government made English mandatory.


Answer: B

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