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Q: Why did the north favor allowing California to enter the union as a free state?
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Why did the North favor allowing California to enter the Union as free state?

It threatened to upset the balance of power between free and slave states.


Did California favor the Wilmot Proviso?

Generally the North.


Why did Californias application for statehood caused a sectional crisis?

California's entrance as a free state would upset the legislative balance in favor of the North. California's entrance as a slave state would upset the legislative balance in favor of the South. California's entrance as a slave state would cause free African Americans there to lose their freedom. California's entrance as a free state would cause enslaved people there to be freed automatically.


Which is farther north North California or South California?

Northern California is farther north than Southern California.


Which side does the editorial seem to favor north or south?

The North, obliviously.


Did proslavery forces support the compromise of 1850?

Rather reluctantly, yes. (It meant allowing the vast new state of California to enter the Union as free soil.) To get their support, it was necessary for Congress to make a dramatic gesture of appeasement, and this was the Fugitive Slave Act, which was highly unpopular in the North, and actually brought war closer.


Is North America in California?

California is in North America and can be considered a division of the continent, but North America, no, is not in California.


What is California's Continent?

North America is the continent California is located on.


Which state is north of Californias border?

California is North of California's southern border, and Oregon is North of California's northern border.


Did lee favor north or south?

south south


Where is the state directly north California?

Oregon is the state north of California.


What is the latitude of philadelphiato California?

Philadelphia is at 39˚ North. California ranges from 42˚ North and 32˚ North.