For 10 points—name this country in present-day California.
Its chief justice was John Nash and its governor was William B. Ide. It began on June 14 with the seizure of Sonoma and the hasty painting of the namesake object by William Todd, a nephew of Lincoln. Taking advantage of the Mexican-American War, it existed for only a few months in 1846 under the de facto leadership of John C. Fremont. For 10 points—name this country in present-day California.
Its chief justice was John Nash and its governor was William B. Ide.
{Bear Flag Republic}