ABSTRACT
Western U.S. Capital: Sacramento. Major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose.
The Bear Flag Republic was declared June 14, 1846, following a revolt by the Californians against Mexico. The U.S. assumed control July 7, 1846, and established California Territory. California was admitted to the U.S. as the 31st state September 9, 1850.
