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Why did Sir Charles Tupper want Confederation?
Sir Charles Tupper wanted Confederation, for he thought that the railway was needed in Nova Scotia in order to make Nova Scotia's economy prosper. He thought Confederation would let Nova Scotia continue to live. PEACE.
Which provinces benefited from Confederation?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec didn't actually need Confederation, because they were already doing pretty well. It was Ontario that needed Confederation because they would get money from Nova Scotia and the railway would be built which helped them(Dubious)
What were advantages and disadvantages of Nova scotia if they did not join Confederation?
advantages - They would have a railway to help them -They would have a stronger defense because they can get reinforcements from other provinces -The free trade had ended in the U.S. and they could trade within canada NOT MANY DISADVANTAGES, TRUST ME
What were nova scotias reasons for joining confederation?
they joined confederation because they were promised a railroad from nova scotia through to canada west....they would get extra defense from the other province....since america just stopped free trade theyd be able to trade with the other colonies....nova scotia was totally for confederation
What province should Prince Edward Island trade with?
Newfoundland and labrador ==================== Prince Edward Island (PEI) connects with New Brunswick via the Confederation Bridge. The mainland end of the Confederation Bridge is near the Nova Scotia border. The Woods Island ferry service runs between PEI and Nova Scotia as well. There is no direct connection between PEI and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It would appear to be more likely that PEI would be trading with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia ahead of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Why was Joseph Howe against Nova Scotia joining the confederation?
Joseph Howe belives that by joining the confederation, nova scotia would have little say in the federal government (18 house of common seats) and will lose ties and support with great Britain
Why did Sir Adams George Archibald want the Confederation to happen?
Sir Adams George Archibald agreed with Charles Tupper that confederation would improve Nova Scotia's economy. I think.
What were the pros and cons of the Canadian Confederation to Nova Scotia's ship builders?
we would die if we weren't a country we would die if we weren't a country we would die if we weren't a country
Pros and Cons for pei to join confederation?
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
Reason for Nova Scotia to join confederation?
The reason Nova Scotia joined Canadian Confederation (and didn't join the American Declaration of Independence in 1776) was because of the Citadel in the middle of the town (which was under British Rule)... If Nova Scotia joined the U.S. Declaration of Independence, it would've most likely ended British Rule in North America (I.E. we'd be part of the states). But, we were close...
What were the disadvantages of british Columbia joining confederation?
some people in British Columbia supported the idea because they wanted more control over their government. British Columbia had the advantage that if they would join the confederation the Canadian government would make them a railway from Nova Scotia to British Columbia
How was negotiating trade treaties ineffective in the Articles of Confederation?
Under the Articles of Confederation, the colonies were individual countries. Thus, a foreign country would have to sign 13 different treaties with the colonies.
