Question

How did the U.S navy and John C.Fremont contribute in the Mexican american war?

Answer 1

JOHN FREMONT and STEPHEN KEARNY were sent to control the coveted lands of CALIFORNIA and NEW MEXICO. Fremont led a group of zealous Californians to declare independence even before word of hostilities reached the West. The "BEAR FLAG REPUBLIC" was not taken seriously, but Fremont and his followers did march to Monterey to capture the Mexican PRESIDIO, or fort. By 1847, California was secure.