California was the Bear Flag Republic from June 14 to July 9, 1846. Twenty four men raise the Bear Flag at Sonoma, talking control of California from the Mexicans.
The Bears took control of Sonoma and created a new flag. The flag had a star, a grizzly bear, and the words " California Republic."
They became a state in 1850 and the bear flag was raised in 1846
The Bear Flag Republic was established in 1848 when John C Fremont and his men took the Mexican governor to Sutter's Fort in Sacramento and held him. Then, because of the gold rush, the population of the state surged and CA went from a republic to a state in 2 years. On Sept. 9, 1850 it became a state.
Sonoma, California.
The bear flag republic was established in 1846.
William B. Ide started the bear flag republic. He led the California Republic from June 14, 1846 - July 9, 1846.
California was the Bear Flag Republic from June 14 to July 9, 1846. Twenty four men raise the Bear Flag at Sonoma, talking control of California from the Mexicans.
California was the Bear Flag Republic from June 14 to July 9, 1846. Twenty four men raise the Bear Flag at Sonoma, talking control of California from the Mexicans.
Nickname for California after it declared independance form Mexico in 1846.
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California
California became an independent republic called the "Bear Flag Republic" in 1846 after a group of American settlers declared independence from Mexico. The republic was short-lived, lasting only 25 days before California was annexed by the United States.
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bear flag revolt- rebellion of american settlers against the californios in 1846
California is called the Bear Flag Republic.
Republic of California