The California Republic, commonly known as the Bear Flag Republic, was a short-lived unrecognized breakaway state from Mexico, that existed from June 14 to July 9, 1846. It militarily controlled an ar
1860 romanticized depiction of the Bear Flag Revolt
Pío Pico, the last Mexican Governor of Alta California
President James K. Polk favored annexation of California
U.S. Army captain John C. Frémont encouraged the revolt
The Mexican–American War, also known in the United States as the Mexican War and in Mexico as the United States intervention in Mexico, was an invasion of Mexico by the United States. It followed the
California Republic
…California. The rebellion was covertly encouraged by U.S. Army Brevet Captain John C. Frémont, and added to the troubles of the recent outbreak of the Mexican–American War. The name "California Republic" appeared only on the flag the insurgents raised in Sonoma. It indicated their aspiration of forming a republican…
Nebel Mexican War 12 Scott in Mexico City
Attack on Chapultepec, Sept. 13th 1847 Mexicans routed with great loss E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, N.Y. & Hartford, Conn.; D. Needham, Buffalo. LCCN98516127