Which of the following is not a true statement about offenses in california during the war with mexico? a. by january of 1847, mexican forces in california surrendered to u. s. forces. b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt. c. the bear flag revolt ended the war with mexico. d. after success in new mexico, colonel stephen w. kearny organized frémont's disjointed group into an effective fighting force.