What was the primary goal of the amendments that were ratified during the progressive era? A. to strengthen the nations defenses.
B. to force wealthy americans to pay a fairer share of their wealth
C. to achieve a fairer and more democratic america
D. to reduce the abuses of alcoholic beverages in american society.

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.