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British Columbia joined confederation because they were promised a rail link between the pacific coast.
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And given Cash, and had Canada take over their debt, and were given 6 MPs and 3 Senators and promised that joining Canada would boost their economy.
But overall it seems to have been a case of loyalty to the Crown. The USA was seen in a negative light after that little revolution and the USA was being very aggressive on the West Coast, taking land seen by most in the area as belonging to Britain or British Columbia.
So even though there were many more ties, even families, to the Washington Territory to the south most of the leaders but the movers and shakers had connections and loyalty to Britain. Since Canada was still thought of as part of Britain or had at least not fought and killed British to Confederate they were seen as the nicer choice.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause they wanted to make there economy BIGGER.
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∙ 10y agoBritish Columbia was in debt and confederation offered to pay their debt if they joined. Also the peoples of Canada promised the railway.
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∙ 11y agoThey had a lot of debt, didn't like the USA as much as Britain and Canada promised, up front cash, future riches and a railway to the east.
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Why didn't the Northwest Territories want to join confederation?
British Columbia did want to join Confederation, but BC had not been part of the original negotiations. Therefore Britain told BC to wait until the new dominion became established. Four years later, BC joined Confederation.
Why didn't Alberta want to join confederation in 1905?
It did
Why did Canada want to stay tied with the british commonwealth?
Canada is part of the commonwealth becaues of trade, and other economic reasons, not for it's social or athletic reasons. example- In Canada, you say hockey in reference of ice hockey. In the rest of the commonwealth, you say hockey in reference of field hockey. In Canada you play baseball, in the rest of the commonwealth you play cricket. If it was not for the United States influences, Canada would be a true menber of commonwealth. They are members for political and economic reasons.
Who wanted Canada confederation?
Many great Canadians wanted Confederation. For Canada West (Ontario) George Brown and John .A. Mcdonald led them to Confederation. For Canada East (Quebec) George Cartier led them. Nova Scotia was led by Charles Tupper. New Brunswick was led by Leonard Tilley. They were the 1st 4 provinces to join confederation. PEI and Newfoundland did not want to join. Newfoundland was the last to join in 1949.
What province and territories of Canada have most mountainous terrain?
British Columbia has the most mountains in Canada.
Why didn't the Northwest Territories want to join confederation?
British Columbia did want to join Confederation, but BC had not been part of the original negotiations. Therefore Britain told BC to wait until the new dominion became established. Four years later, BC joined Confederation.
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 didn't Alberta want to join confederation in 1905?
It did
Why did want to join confederation?
Alberta wanted to join the Confederation to further their economic ability, gain money, and access to the Trans-Canada railway.
Why did Nova Scotia want to join confederation?
it was scared from usa
What are some things that Ontario not want to join confederation?
The undertaker!
Did Nova Scotia want to join confederation?
it was scared from usa
What is Newfoundland's view on confederation?
They didn't want to Join They wanted to be on their own
Why did nova scotia join the canadian confederation?
Why indeed? The majority of Nova Scotians did not want to join which was made very clear when they elected representatives wanting Nova Scotia to leave Confederation.
Why did the Americans created a loose confederation of states in the Articles of Confederation?
Study Island Answer: They did not want a central authority like the British system
Why did the Americans create a loose confederation of states in articles of confederation?
They did not want a central authority like the british system. (study island)
What best describes why the Americans created a loose confederation of state in the articles of confederation?
They did not want a central authority like the British system.
