The History of Moreno Valley, California 

This video serves as a general summary of the history of Moreno Valley, California in Riverside County. It has been sectioned into chapters for easier understanding and comprehension.
Educators and community members are encouraged to use it for lesson plans and activities. Suggested types are dividing the video into segments using the chapter below and note taking with a graphic organizer or creating a summary. Students can collaborate in group discussion on facts they learned or that stood out.
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - First People
01:15 - Anza Expedition, Rancho San Jacinto Portero Y Nuevo, and Latino Influence
04:01 - Arrival of the First Americans in Moreno Valley
06:05 - The First Towns in Moreno Valley
11:40 - Eli Hendrick Buys the Alessandro Tract
13:10 - World Wars and March Field
17:00 - Moreno Valley Post World War II
20:00 - The Arrival of Lake Perris and the State Water Project Causes Growth
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