Mexico has issued a proclamation that unnaturalized…
June 1846 CE
Mexico has issued a proclamation that unnaturalized foreigners are no longer permitted to have land in California and are subject to expulsion.
With rumors swirling that General Castro was massing an army against them, American settlers in the Sacramento Valley have banded together to meet the threat.
On June 14, 1846, thirty-four American settlers, apparently encouraged by the presence of the John C. Frémont-led government expedition although unaware of the Mexican war, seize control of the undefended Mexican government outpost of Sonoma to forestall Castro's plans.
One settler creates the Bear Flag and raises it over Sonoma Plaza.
The settlers establish the Bear Flag Republic (named for the grizzly bear on its makeshift flag).
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