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Those against Confederation questioned what Canada could really offer. After all the USA already had a rail system extending across their country and within a few hundred miles of BC. Most of BC trade was already north/south and culturally they only had the British connection with Canada.
But it was the elite of BC that put up the biggest argument against. They did not want to give up their power and favored positions. They did not want BC to have responsible government and saw Confederation as a threat to their rather profitable situation.
These arguments were addressed by Canada with money. The elite was bought off with promises of "pensions" and cash was promised on a per capita basis.
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When did British Columbia join confederation?
British Columbia Joined confederation on July 20th 1871July 20th 1871
Where did confederation of British Columbia take place?
The answer is PEI at 1867. They take the PEI .
What groups were left out of confederation?
women. that's all i can think of..
Who were the people against confederation?
Newfoundland was against Confederation and also the french.
Was Alexander Galt for confederation or against?
He was for confederation
When did British Columbia joined the confederation?
The colony of British Columbia joined Confederation on July 20 1871.
When did British Columbia admitt to a confederation?
British Columbia joined Confederation on July 20, 1871.
When did British Columbia join confederation?
British Columbia Joined confederation on July 20th 1871July 20th 1871
When did Manitoba and British Columbia join Confederation?
Manitoba joined Confederation July 15, 1870. British Columbia joined Confederation July 20, 1871.
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
Where did confederation of British Columbia take place?
The answer is PEI at 1867. They take the PEI .
What were the three choices open to the colony of british Columbia in 1870-1871?
The three choices open to the colony of british columbia in 870-1871 were that British Columbia could remain a British colony, the colony could join the united states and that British columbia could join the canadian confederation.
What was the sixth province to join confederation?
British Columbia, in 1871. Please see the link.
What groups were left out of confederation?
women. that's all i can think of..
What provinces joined confederation as full partners?
Ontario,quebec, Alberta and british Columbia
Where is British Columbia geographically located?
British Columbia is located in the middle of paradise , on the west coast of Canada .
Did British Columbia join confederation in 1871?
They wanted to join Canada because: ~they wanted Canada to pay for the colonies debts. ~they wanted Canada to make payments to the new province every year.they wanted to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
