The Conquerors — Season 1, Episode 5: John G. Freemont - Conqueror of California

Episode synopsis

It was one of the most significant land grabs in history. Acting on what many believe to be secret orders from President Polk, John Charles Fremont fomented the Bear Flag Rebellion in June of 1846, which led to Mexico ceding the vast California territory to the United States. It was just one chapter in the full life of the man who mapped the Oregon Trail and became Arizona's first governor.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1William the Conqueror
• E2General William Howe - Conqueror of New York
• E3Andrew Jackson - Conqueror of Florida
• E4Cortés - Conqueror of Mexico
• E6El Cid
• E7Marshal Zhukov - WWII Conqueror of Berlin
• E8Sherman's March to the Sea
• E9Cromwell - Conqueror of Ireland
• E10King David
• E11Napoleon's Greatest Victory
• E12Caesar - Conqueror of Gaul
• E13Suleyman the Magnificent