What effect did california’s status as a state have on the union? it kept the balance of power even between the free and slave states it showed that a state could be cut in half to maintain the balance of power it gave the free states more power in congress it gave the slave states more power in congress

The correct answer is C) It gave the free states more power in Congress.

California entering the Union as a free state was part of the Compromise of 1850. This law helped to settle disputes between Northern and Southern politicians regarding what to do with the territory gained by the US after the Mexican American War.

In this compromise, California would become a free state. In return, Southern politicians got a stricter fugitive slave law enacted as well as letting the New Mexico and Utah territories the chance to vote on whether or not they would allow the institution of slavery.

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