Timeline (Bear Flag Republic)

1844- POD: Henry Clay wins the United States election of 1844.

1845- Manifest Destiny is declared in the United States.

June 14, 1846- The California Republic declares independence from Mexico following the onset of the Mexican-American War.

July 9, 1846- California is invaded by US Forces, and under the order of President Clay, is set up as an independent nation from Mexico, but a close satellite of the United States.