Hich describes a result of california's rapid population growth during the mid-1800s? a. california put strict limits on future immigration. b. california 's growth slowed as jobs became hard to find. c. california became the first state on the west coast. d. california annexed land from other western territories.

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.