Republic of Sonora

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The Republic of Baja California and Sonora, simply known as the Republic of Sonora, was a short-lived, unrecognized federal republic ruled by filibuster William Walker in 1854. It was based in Baja California and also claimed (but never controlled) Sonora. Walker's actions generated interest back in San Francisco, where bonds for the Republic of Sonora were sold, and its flag was even raised in places. However, Walker's enterprise suffered from a lack of supplies and discontent from within, and the Mexican government quickly forced Walker to retreat.

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