They represented parts of the continent with a variety of different concerns, needs, interests, traditions, legal systems, etc. Not all of them were sure that it would be wise to join the confederation; they needed to discuss the pros and cons. Indeed, Newfoundland decided to stay out initially. Some regions were more prosperous than others or more populous and the men needed to discuss how seats in parliament would be shared and what the new country's relationship might be with other countries. There were numerous topics to discuss and negotiate in order to reach agreement.
Because they are the fathers.
the British North America Act. the conferences were the quebec, london , and charlottetown conferences. for the dates go to http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/023001-2700-e.html.
They wrote the Constitution, to replace the Articles of Confederation.
The Founding Fathers
John A. Macdonald, George Etiennes Cartier, and George Brown
There are a number of things that the fathers of confederation did. They brought provinces together and worked out various democratic ways of governing these territories in various conferences.
There are a number of things that the fathers of confederation did. They brought provinces together and worked out various democratic ways of governing these territories in various conferences.
Because they are the fathers.
It is confusing because there were two different "Fathers of Confederation". The first fathers were the fathers who attended the three meetings. The second fathers were the fathers who entered confederation later.
Three conferences were held leading up to confederation!
Fathers of Confederation are a group of people who attended the Charlotte and Quebec Conference in the year 1864 in London. Originally, there were 36 original Fathers of Confederation.
the British North America Act. the conferences were the quebec, london , and charlottetown conferences. for the dates go to http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/023001-2700-e.html.
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They wrote the Constitution, to replace the Articles of Confederation.
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