The Bear Flag Revolt was a direct result of a yearning among United States citizens living in California to have their territory join the United States. The appearance in the territory by American army officer John C. Fremont spurred these citizens to rise up against Mexican rule.
The British Empire wasn't a consistent empire. Every colonie had their on viewpoint and methods for each empire. They did neglect some of there own and even america.
Opportunities were strong friendships and feeling patriotic about US. Hardship: training didn’t prepare you for intensity & terrible conditions of war , homesickness, boredom , returning home injured, damaged & fear of death.
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