answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What did the fathers of confederation do?

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.


What does it mean to be a Father of Confederation?

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.


Why the fathers of confederation called fathers of confederation?

Because they are the fathers.


Why is the term 'Fathers of Confederation' confusing?

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.


What were the most important events of confederation?

Three conferences were held leading up to confederation!


Fathers of 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.


How many confederation conferences were there?

There were three major Confederation conferences held in Canada leading up to the Confederation in 1867. These conferences took place in Charlottetown in 1864, Quebec City in 1864, and London in 1866. They were crucial in discussing the terms and framework for the unification of the British North American colonies into a single federation.


What did the fathers of confederation think about confederation?

bad very bad :(


What Document was Produced by Delegates at the Three Conferences?

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.


What document was produced by the delegates at the three Conferences during Confederation?

webdings


What did the founding fathers do when the articles of confederation failed?

They wrote the Constitution, to replace the Articles of Confederation.


Where did the Fathers of Confederation meet to plan Canada?

Toronto