How did californias statehood affect the U. S

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Caroline Johnston

30 December, 04:08

How did californias statehood affect the U. S

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Alfredo · Answer 1

With the Gold Rush came a huge increase in population and a pressing need for civil government. In 1849, Californians sought statehood and, after heated debate in the U. S. Congress arising out of the slavery issue, California entered the Union as a free, nonslavery state by the Compromise of 1850.