INTRODUCTION:
Fremont did not know about the war with Mexico. On his way to the north, he heard that Mexicans were planning to kill every American in California. Jose Castro was a Mexican general. The Mexicans had one hundred and fifty horses. The Americans captured these horses. That was the first victory in the conquest of California.
The Bear Flag Rebellion.
The Americans were indeed a rough looking lot. Mounted on horseback, wearing leggings, and carrying pistols and guns. If the Americans had known that war was going on, they would have raised the Stars and Stripes. But not knowing it they decided to make a flag of their own.
The next act will be the forming of the California Republic.
(Men and soldiers around room).
Man: We are now a Republic, and must have a Declaration of Independence.
Other Man: Yes, and we must have a flag. Here is one. Mr. Todd made it. A bear is drawn on it, and a star. Underneath are the words, "California Republic."
Other Man: We will raise this flag on the flagstaff of Sonoma. Now we are an independent Republic.
End of Act III.