Which of the following best explains why California's application for statehood caused a sectional crisis?

A. California would enter as a free state and upset the balance. The South's loss of influence would mean they could not block antislavery laws.

B. California would enter as a slave state and upset the balance. The North's loss of influence would mean they could not block proslavery laws.

C. California would enter as a slave state. If any formerly enslaved people traveled to California, they would automatically lose their freedom.

D. California would enter as a free state. If any enslaved people traveled to California, they would automatically be granted their freedom.

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21 June, 00:50

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Jazlynn Wiggins · Answer 1

The answer is A. It would no longer be equal.

Sonia Vang · Answer 2

I know it is not d. And I do not think it is c either but I am not sure on that one.