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Alta California Hispanic Natives

I need history clarification. I have read that California, Oregon, and Washington state were parts of Mexico. Later, USA purchased them from Mexico. What is the whole story? Great question — it's a common historical misunderstanding, and you're not alone in being confused. Here's the full clarification: --- Short Answer: Only California (and parts of other southwestern states) were part of Mexico. Oregon and Washington were never part of Mexico — they were part of the Oregon Country, jointly claimed by the U.S. and Britain, then peacefully acquired by the U.S. --- Detailed Breakdown: 1. Background: Mexico’s Territory (1821–1848) When Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, it inherited Alta California — which included present-day: California Parts of Nevada Utah Arizona New Mexico Part of Colorado Western Texas This territory did not include Oregon or Washington. --- 2. U.S.–Mexico War & Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1846–1848) The Mexican-American War was fought ...

Claims of F-35 jets shot down, what are the possibilities?

 Did Iran shoot down Israel's F-35 Jets? How hard is it, to neutralize or shoot down F-35 jets? There is no credible evidence that Iran has shot down any Israeli F‑35 jets. Iranian state media, including IRNA, Fars, Tasnim and others, claimed they had intercepted two—later three—F‑35I “Adir” fighters and even captured a pilot ( defensemirror.com ). However, Israeli officials have strongly denied these reports and no independent verification (video, radar data, wreckage) has surfaced ( economictimes.indiatimes.com ). Most analysts remain skeptical, viewing the claims as part of Iran’s psychological warfare campaign ( m.economictimes.com ). 🎯 How hard is it to neutralize or shoot down an F‑35? Despite its reputation, the F‑35 is not invisible , but it's among the stealthiest aircraft in the world—and much harder to detect and shoot down than legacy fighters ( businessinsider.com ). Key factors: Factor Explained Stealth & Signature Management Low radar cross‑secti...