The north american free trade agreement (nafta) was established to: a)defend countries that were invaded for their natural resources. b)eliminate trade barriers between the united states, canada, and mexico. c)monitor the activities of high-ranking government officials. d) reduce the american deficit by cutting spending and raising taxes.

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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.