Angelo's capture of Mexican soldiers and the declaration of the Bear Flag Republic occurred in Sonoma, California. This event took place during the Bear Flag Revolt, which was a short-lived rebellion by American settlers against Mexican rule in California. The revolutionaries, led by William B. Ide and Ezekiel Merritt, proclaimed the establishment of the Bear Flag Republic on June 14, 1846, as a response to growing tensions and desires for independence.
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