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Does California have bears?
Yes, as a matter of fact the Black Bear is on the California flag.
What state was the bear flag republic?
California is called the Bear Flag Republic.
What does the California state bear stand for on the California state flag?
grizzly bears were often found in california in the 20s. today, we rarely see some!
What were the effects on the bear flag revolt?
The Bears took control of Sonoma and created a new flag. The flag had a star, a grizzly bear, and the words " California Republic."
Why was the California flag created?
The original Bear Flag was made by John C Fremont when he declared California a Republic taking the governor of Mexico to Sutter’s Fort to be held. The grizzly bear was chosen as a symbol because in the 1800’s the population of bears covered California and the red band on the bottom of the flag was added from the slip of a young girl. The flag declared California free of Mexican rule. When California became a state in 1850 the Bear Flag was kept and added to with other symbols that represent California.
What is the official California flag called?
The California flag is called the bear flag.
Why are there so few grizzly bears in California?
There aren't any wild Grizzly Bears in California. There aren't any there because they were all killed off and no one has tried to get them reintroduced like some did for the wolves of Yellowstone.
Was there a flag before the bear flag of California?
No ,there was no flag before the Bear Flag of California, which was made in 1548. -V.Vigneshwar
How many stars are on the California flag?
There is just one star in California flag.
What bears live in California?
Black bears.
What is the California flag's name?
The Bear Flag
When was the bear flag made?
The current California State Flag, adopted by the state legislature in 1911, is based on the original Bear Flag raised by pioneering Americans over Sonoma in 1846. The star was taken from the lone star of Texas. The Bear was representative of the numerous Grizzly Bears in the state and the words "California Republic" testify to the feisty American pioneers who settled in the territory.
