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Pros: greater defense against attacks, railway system, demolition of trade barriers Cons: Nova Scotia would not benefit from railway, less say in government, French in Quebec worried about becoming an even smaller minor
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Did PEI want to join confederation in 1864?
No, they did not want to join Confederation. However, John Hamilton Gray, of PEI, was in favour.
Why did Newbrunswick join Canadian confederation?
Well, originally, New Brunswick wanted to join with Nova Scotia and PEI in a Maritime Union, but when John A. McDonald and George Brown got themselves in invited to the meetings, they persuaded Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to join Confederation. PEI did NOT join at this time because they felt no need.
Is PEI the birthplace of Confederation?
Yes, Fredericton PEI
What day year and month did PEI join Canada?
Prince Edward Island joined Confederation on July 1, 1873.
Was P.E.I with or against the confederation?
Pei was against confederation....
Where did confederation of British Columbia take place?
The answer is PEI at 1867. They take the PEI .
Who rejected confederation?
PEI and Newfoundland ... i think
When was the PEI confederation bridge made?
1983
Why did Newfoundland and PEI reject Confederation?
Newfoundland rejected confederation in 1869 because it preferred to remain a self-governing British colony due to concerns about losing control over its fisheries and potential financial burdens. Prince Edward Island rejected confederation in 1864 due to similar fears about losing control over local affairs and being burdened with the colony's debt.
What were the pros and cons for Alberta joining confederation?
Pros: -The railway that joined the colonies together made travel much easier. -It would end in political deadlocks. -Canada would attain more resources from all of the colonies. Cons: -Nova Scotia could easily trade over seas and didn't necessarily need a railway. -They weren't friendly with other colonies.
What are the reasons for PEI join confederation?
At the time PEI had a number of options. 1. Jin Canada 2. Join the United States 3. Become an independent nation 4. Remain a British Colony To make a long story short, Canada offered PEI the better deal.
What is the purpose of the Confederation Bridge?
To link PEI to mainland Canada.
