Republic of Baja California

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Republic of Baja California

Name

Republic of Baja California

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The Republic of Lower California was a short-lived state proclaimed in 1853 by William Walker, an American filibuster. Walker initially aimed to seize Sonora but opted for Baja California as a first step. The republic lacked recognition and control, facing resistance from Mexican forces and internal mutinies.

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