Bear Flag Revolt Quiz Draft

What was one of the main causes of the Bear Flag Revolt?

• The desire of California to become an independent country

• Disputes over land and cattle between American settlers and Mexican authorities

• The discovery of gold in California

• A political movement to abolish slavery in California

Who was the leader of the Bear Flag Revolt?

• John C. Frémont

• Mariano Vallejo

• William B. Ide

• Pio Pico

What was the outcome of the Bear Flag Revolt?

• California became an independent country

• The Mexican-American War ended

• California was declared a republic

• California became a part of the United States

In what year did the Bear Flag Revolt take place?

• 1846

• 1850

• 1848

• 1821

What flag was raised by the rebels during the Bear Flag Revolt?

• A red flag with a bear and a star

• The American flag

• A flag with a single star

• A flag with a bear only

Which of the following was NOT a key figure in the Bear Flag Revolt?

• John Sutter

• Kit Carson

• Mariano Vallejo

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the initial goal of the Bear Flag Revolt?

• To capture the city of Los Angeles

• To overthrow the Mexican government in California

• To join California with Texas

• To secure independence from Mexico

How long did the Bear Flag Republic last?

• Less than a month

• Three months

• Six months

• One year

Which town was seized by the Bear Flaggers without bloodshed?

• San Francisco

• Sonoma

• Sacramento

• San Diego

What role did Mariano Vallejo play in the Bear Flag Revolt?

• He was a leader of the revolt

• He was captured by the Bear Flaggers

• He provided financial support to the Bear Flaggers

• He was a spy for the Mexican government