What explains the fact that California was able to apply for statehood so quickly after becoming part of the United States?
A) It had long had a population in excess of one million people.
B) Its population increased rapidly after gold was discovered.
C) Congress passed a special law allowing for early admission to statehood.
D) It had a large, well-educated Hispanic population.
Answer: B
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