California has been called a modern culture hearth. Why is this? Summarize one or more examples that support this argument, in a paragraph or two. Also, how has the state’s history helped to create the conditions for such conditions?

Cultural Hearths refer to regions that are the center of innovations or inventions where ideas are developed and broadcasted into various other cultures. These regions often have an impact on the entire world or the regions surrounding the hearth. The cultural hearth date back to the stone age, such as Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, the Nile Valley, etc. Some of the modern cultural hearths are New York City, London, Los Angeles, etc. California is often considered a modern cultural hearth as there are numerous cultures in the region that have led to acculturation and transmission of various cultures into new regions.

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California has been called a modern culture hearth. Why is this?