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Why did Russian settlers come to California in the early 1800s

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Because of sea otters,and the income possible from the otter fur
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Russian immigration came in three waves. The first wave came in the early 1800's was for hunting and trading. Back in Russia the people were starving, living in deplorable conditions and hoping to do better inAmerica.
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