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Britain did not join Canadian Confederation but they did allow it by passing the BNA act of 1867. Britain's North American possessions were increasingly under threat from the USA and at the same time Canada and other colonies were not supplying the mother country with enough money to make their defense worthwhile. As a result the request for Confederation was met with, to paraphrase, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out."
To quote Joseph Howe "...having made up their minds that the Provinces are a source of peril and expense to them, the prevailing idea is to set them adrift to gradually withdraw British troops from them , to have no quarrel with the United States on account of them and to leave them to defend themselves if they can or to pass in to the union if they prefer. "
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Who is the last procince to join confederation?
The last province to join Confederation was Newfoundland, in 1949. The last territory to join Canada was Nunavut, in 1999.
What was the first province to join Confederation after 1867?
The first province to join Confederation after 1867 was Manitoba, which joined in 1870.
Why did provinces join confederation?
U mom did
When did British Columbia join confederation?
British Columbia Joined confederation on July 20th 1871July 20th 1871
Why did Ontario join the Confederation?
Canada West and Canada East offered a railway to link Nova Scotia to the mainland. They promised money for bridges, roads, and other development.
Why did yukon join the canadian confederation?
They didn't have a choice, they were transferred to Canada in a deal with Britain.
Why did Winnipeg join Confederation?
Winnipeg did not join Confederation.
Why did Britain want bc to join the confederation?
they wanted them to be part of a railway being built from coast to coast
Is Britain a confederation?
no
Who is the last procince to join confederation?
The last province to join Confederation was Newfoundland, in 1949. The last territory to join Canada was Nunavut, in 1999.
Why did yukon territory join confederation?
They were acquired in a deal from Britain. They were given no choice in the matter so in that sense did not "join". Seeing how Canada and Britain represented their interest in the Alaska Border dispute it is likely they would not have joined given a choice but of course we will never know.
When did Spain join confederation?
Spain joining Canadian Confederation? What planet are you on?
Why did Sir Etienne Paschal join confederation?
He didn't "join" Confederation, well I guess in one sense he did because he was one of our Fathers of Confederation and a professional politician. Maybe that is why.
What was the first province to join Confederation after 1867?
The first province to join Confederation after 1867 was Manitoba, which joined in 1870.
When did Halifax join the Confederation?
1867
Why did saskathwen join confederation?
1905
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.
