Ask Question
22 June, 07:59

Which of the following represents why the discovery of gold in

California increased tension between the northern and southern

states?

Select one:

O a. The northern states wanted the president to be elected from

the California Territory and the southern states wanted the

president chosen from the Oregon Territory

b. There were many race riots between Mexican and African-

Americans living in California.

c. The northern and southern states argued about which states

had the right to send miners in to California.

d. Slavery was debated in California and the slave and free-

state balance would be upset once it entered as a state,

+5
Answers (1)
  1. 22 June, 11:40
    0
    d. Slavery was debated in California and the slave and free-

    state balance would be upset once it entered as a state

    Explanation:

    I remember learning in history class that this caused a lot of controversy. If there were either more slave or more free states, that side would have more power.
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “Which of the following represents why the discovery of gold in California increased tension between the northern and southern states? ...” in 📘 History if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers