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General Zachary Taylor established the "bear flag republic" in California in 1846.
Extortion
A criminal offense in which a person obtains money, property, and/or services from another by wrongfully threatening or inflicting harm on the other’s person, property, or reputation. Also called blackmail.
Rescind
To rescind is to revoke, cancel, or repeal a contract, agreement, or law, effectively making it as if it never existed.
Agreement
A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of a specific course of action.
Fraud
Intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual.
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