Bear Flag Revolt

The Bear Flag Revolt is the nickname of the rebellion of settlers of California against the centralization of Mexico during the rule of Antonio López de Santa Anna. While initially sparked by Anglo-settlers in support of the Texan Revolution that had begun in October 1835, the revolt quickly evolved into a war of independence supported by both Anglo and Spanish speaking settlers. Combat during the rebellion took place almost entirely consisted of defeating loyalist garrisons at major settlements and skirmishes against Santa Anna's forces. However, most significant combat occurred in Texas as part of the Texan Revolution. The alliance between the Republic of Texas and the Californian rebels, ratified in the weeks preceding the outbreak of fighting in December 1835, ensured that a Texan victory also meant a victory for the Californians. Ultimately, both the Texan Revolution and the Bear Flag Revolt are collectively known as the War of the Republicanos, as both Texan and Californian rebels were spearheaded by American Republicans that left the then-United Provinces after the events of 1788 resulted in the United Provinces becoming a British dominion.