USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Bear Flag Revolt, (June–July 1846), short-lived independence rebellion precipitated by American settlers in California’s Sacramento Valley against Mexican authorities. In 1846 approximately 500 Americans were living in California, compared with between 8, 000 and 12, 000 Mexicans.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bear Flag Revolt was a direct result of a yearning among United States citizens living in California to have their territory join the United States. The appearance in the territory by American army officer John C. Fremont spurred these citizens to rise up against Mexican rule.

Detailed explanation-3: -From then on, the independence movement was known as the Bear Flag Revolt. After the rebels won a few minor skirmishes with Mexican forces, Fremont officially took command of the “Bear Flaggers” and occupied the unguarded presidio of San Francisco on July 1.

Detailed explanation-4: -As tensions rose, a small band of American insurgents captured the town of Sonoma, home to an influential Mexican general. To replace the Mexican flag flying overhead, they designed a flag featuring a grizzly bear. They become known as the Bears, and their uprising was called the Bear Flag Revolt.