How did towns develop in the Maxwell Land Grant?
(New Mexico history)

The allure and opportunities of the American west attracted countless adventurous souls in the 1800's. A host of larger than life characters populate the tall tales of small towns throughout the state of New Mexico. Of the many well-known names, one of the most influential figures was Lucien Maxwell. He was a fur trader from Illinois who became a insanely wealthy entrepreneur and one of the largest land owners in history.

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.