What was the most controversial provision within California's 1849 constitution when it applied to join the Union?

The establishment of its capital in Sacramento.

The ban on slavery within its borders.

The decision to grant voting rights to all adult men.

The high tax rates imposed on gold mining operations.

What was the primary reason for the urgent need to establish an organized government in California after 1848?

A massive and sudden increase in population.

Ongoing conflicts with Native American tribes.

The immediate threat of re-conquest by Mexico.

A desire to build a transcontinental railroad.