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The political people of Newfoundland were all for confedersation - it was the population that didn't want it. The population didn't see how they would benefit from the trade with the other colonies. Newfoundland's main export was fish, like Nova Scotia's. Nova Scotia was closer to the other colonies, so it'd be easier for these colonies to buy fish from N.S. Also, because NL was so far away from the mainland, many people were concerned that they would end up paying taxes to build a railway they'd never use. (We're doing this is history right now :D)
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∙ 11y agoIt is because the newfoundlanders didn't have enough room so that's why they didn't join them
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Are the newfoundlanders allowed to join Canadian forces?
Newfoundlanders are allowed to join the Canadian Forces.
Why didn't Alberta want to join confederation in 1905?
It did
When did newfound join confederation?
Newfoundland joined confederation on March 31, 1949
Who were the first four colonies to join confederation?
the first four colonies to join confederation were Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Canada East and Canada West.
3 demands BC made in order to join confederation?
They did not want to have responsible government, they wanted cash payment per capita and a railway.
Are the newfoundlanders allowed to join Canadian forces?
Newfoundlanders are allowed to join the Canadian Forces.
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 Winnipeg join Confederation?
Winnipeg did not join Confederation.
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 Britain want bc to join the confederation?
they wanted them to be part of a railway being built from coast to coast
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.
