Which of the following was a major concern when California applied for statehood?
A)Whether California still had large gold reserves
B)Whether California would disrupt the economic equilibrium of the country
C)Whether California would enter the Union as a slave state or a free state
D)Whether the country's transportation system was prepared to deal with the needs of a state that was far from the others
E)Whether another potential state could be found to balance out whatever California decided about slavery

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California's status as a slave state or a free state was a major concern during its application for statehood, as it would have significant implications for the balance of power between the North and South in the United States.

Which of the Following Was a Major Concern When California