The sugar act helped make America pay for the French and Indian war which was flights on their territory.
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.
It was when there was slaves. I didn't Like it because I believe tha there should never be slaves.
The answer may be the underground railroad.