California's History and Key Figures

The video discusses the historical context of California's independence movement, highlighting Cinema's role as a Mexican government headquarters, John Charles Fremont's support for California's independence, and Mariano Valo's secret assistance to the cause. It also covers the actions of American soldiers in arresting Valo and his family, and concludes with the adoption of the Bear Flag as California's state flag in 1911.

What was California's status before it became part of the United States?

• A French colony

• A Mexican territory

• An independent state

• A British colony

Who was John Charles Fremont?

• A British explorer

• An American who helped win California from Mexico

• A Mexican general

• A French diplomat

What was John Charles Fremont's goal in life?

• To establish a new country

• To become a Mexican governor

• To help America and others

• To explore the Pacific

What was Mariano Vallejo's role in the Bear Flag Revolt?

• He was a British spy

• He secretly supported California's independence

• He was a Mexican soldier

• He opposed the American annexation

Who interrupted Mariano Vallejo's chat and arrested him?

• John Charles Fremont

• Asel Merit

• Ezekiel Meritt

• William Ed

What happened to Mariano Vallejo on July 14, 1846?

• He moved to Mexico

• He was elected governor

• He was arrested by American soldiers

• He signed a peace treaty

What did Mariano Vallejo claim to support during his arrest?

• French diplomacy

• Mexican independence

• American annexation

• British colonization

What does the Lone Star on the Bear Flag represent?

• The Mexican government

• The American annexation

• California's independence

• The last grizzly bear

Which year did the Bear Flag become the official state flag of California?

• 1846

• 1850

• 1911

• 1900

What was the name of the last California grizzly bear depicted on the Bear Flag?

• Grizzly

• King

• Monarch

• Bear