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Primary
Museum of the City of San Francisco

Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: Fremont Conquest of California

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person account by John Bidwell and his dealings with John Fremont in California.
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Activity
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: The Mexican War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very brief overview of the Mexican War, organized into the following sections: "Zachary Taylor's Army," "The Army of the West," and "Invasion of Mexico City." Includes links to related articles and websites.
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Activity
Other

Californians and the Military: John Charles Fremont and the Bear Flag Revolt

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief retelling of John C. Fremont's expedition to California. Learn about his confrontation with Mexican authorities that led to the Bear Flag Revolt.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: January 31: John C. Fremont: The Pathfinder

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of a colorful but controversial character of the West, a candidate for president of the United States, and major-general during the Civil War.
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Primary
Museum of the City of San Francisco

Virtual Museum of San Francisco: William T. Sherman and Early California History

For Students 9th - 10th
From the memoirs of William Tecumseh Sherman you can read about his arrival in California during the Mexican War, his dealings with John Fremont, and the Bear Flag Revolt.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Face of Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the frustrating course of the Mexican War. Read about California's revolt from Mexico, Gen. Scott's capture of Mexico City, and Mexico's refusal to surrender.
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Activity
Other

Ca State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: Word Scramble: Bear Flag Revolt [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Unscramble the words to learn about the Bear Flag Revolt.