For 10 points, identify this U.S. State home to John Fremont and the Bear Flag Republic during the Mexican-American War, which was also home to Sutter's Mill and its namesake "Gold Rush."
One early governor of this state was Admiral John Sloat, who passed power onto Robert Stockton. One organization established in this state was led by William B. Ide, and this state was home to Denis Kearney, whose supporters opposed the Chinese Exclusion Act. Another politician from this state was the first Republican presidential nominee and was called the "Pathfinder." For 10 points, identify this U.S. State home to John Fremont and the Bear Flag Republic during the Mexican-American War, which was also home to Sutter's Mill and its namesake "Gold Rush."
One early governor of this state was Admiral John Sloat, who passed power onto Robert Stockton.
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