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The British were initially ambivalent about Newfoundland due to its harsh climate, limited agricultural potential, and the challenges of its rugged terrain. Additionally, the economic benefits of Newfoundland were overshadowed by other colonial interests in warmer and more fertile regions. The focus was on maximizing profits from more lucrative territories, leading to a lack of investment and commitment to Newfoundland. Ultimately, the region was seen as less strategically valuable compared to other colonies.
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How did French Canadians feel about conscription?
they didnt want to fight for the British
What message did the Boston tea party send to the british?
They didnt want to pay the taxes the british were charging them
Is Newfoundland a british colony?
yes
Why did the colonists stop buying british goods?
They didnt want to pay taxes on their tea and items. They didnt want to be ruled by the king. ~wiki answers official
Who was not represented at the conferences in1864-1866?
there was 3 conferences: -charlottetown -quebec -london, england i am not sure about quebec or england. but in charlottetown the province of canada was not invited, newfoundland was invited too late. and prince edwards island didnt want to go
Why did king lobengula want to avoid fighting the british?
he didnt like the way his hair looked that day..........
Why didnt the people of Boston want the British soldiers to be there?
Because in the past the British soldiers do not want Boston and they put Boston to pay taxes. The Boston colonists were forced to quarter the British soldiers. Quartering refers to housing and feeding them.
When did Newfoundland join the british empire?
In a sense, it was 1583, when Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for Queen Elizabeth I.
What did the French and British set up in Newfoundland?
1[what set off the Frech and the British
Why did the trial of the British soldiers help calm people down?
the british solider helped to calm people down because they didnt want people to freak out
What did the British call the coast of America between Newfoundland and Florida?
The British called the east coast of North America, from Newfoundland to Florida, Virginia. This was to honor Queen Elizabeth I, who was a virgin.
Why did people overthrow british rule in the revolutionary war?
America are selfish lazy pigs who didnt want to pay taxes to their motherland
