Forced labor in California

Forced labor of Native Americans in California spanned from the Spanish missions of the 18th century to the Gold Rush era of the mid-19th century. Native Californians were subject to systematic exploitation, forced labor, and cultural disruption.

For the specific history of legal chattel slavery in California, see History of slavery in California.
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