BETA
Chapter 1
The fifth largest economy
Chapter 2
The Bear Flag Republic and isolation
Chapter 3
Setting the nation's rules
Chapter 4
Exporting global culture
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why California acts like its own country
Ch 2 · The Bear Flag Republic and isolation
sloane Build California's massive economy to discover why it acts like its own country.
sloane The Bear Flag Republic
Twenty-five days, the Bear Flag flew! A symbol born, for California's view!
sloane The 1848 discovery of gold triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history.
Fun Fact
Bear Flag origin: The grizzly bear on California's state flag represents the short-lived 1846 California Republic, which lasted less than one month.
Glossary
republic (noun)
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives. In June 1846, American settlers in Sonoma established a short-lived breakaway state before US annexation.
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives. In June 1846, American settlers in Sonoma established a short-lived breakaway state before US annexation.
Quiz
In what year was California officially admitted to the United States as the 31st state?
Quiz
What animal, originally drawn on the 1846 revolt flag, is still featured on California's state flag today?
Quiz
In what year did American settlers revolt and declare California an independent republic?
Quiz
Where was gold first discovered in California in January 1848, sparking the Gold Rush?
Quiz
Which mountain range formed a massive 14,000-foot natural barrier on California's eastern border?