Why California flag got a bear & a star on the flag?
California Bear Flag Revolt at Sonoma Plaza?
In 1836, the Texan people confronted the Mexican Army in Alamo-San Antonio.
The Battle of the Alamo was violent and ended in the independence of Texas from Mexico.
California as all south west US States was also under the Mexican Authority who gained their independence from Spain back in 1821.
In 1846, Californian soldiers led by General Fremont led a revolt from San Francisco against the headquarter of the Mexican General Vallejo in Sonoma Valley. This revolt is known as the Bear Revolt which explains why the bear is represented in California flag.
But why the star is represented in California flag?
As you may know, Texas is known as the Lone Star State! California bear revolt was
Was some how a copy of the Texan revolt. That explains why the star is represented on California Flag. However, California Bear Revolt that took place in Sonoma Valley down town, was a peaceful one.No bloodshed ! no violence .Both Mexicans and Americans came to an agreement according to which the Mexicans surrendered and California Republic was born in June,4,1846.LEARN MORE NOW...
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i would never find out about the star! good job!
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