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

Further academic activities about Moreno Valley local history can be found here:

https://www.teacherspayteacher....s.com/Store/Moreno-V


This channel has assembled a playlist of videos of Moreno Valley local history and that of the greater region that can be shared with users:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Fq3n8lC_A&list=PL1CChuBiBMbxPCN1KLvjGViInZWAWGjJX&ab_channel=MorenoValleyLocalHistoryEducator