Question

In 1849, what was the most surprising aspect of the new California

Constitution among U.S. congressmen?
O That California banned slavery.
O That California's boundaries were too large.
O That California's delegates made Latin-x people non-citizens.

Answer 1

The first is the correct answer

Answer 2

a) That California banned slavery

Explanation: In 1849, California was expected to become a slave state so that the slave states would have more power over the US and eventually make slavery legal across the US. California also allowed people to bring slaves over to mine for their owners, bringing the thoughts of them becoming a slave state to people's minds