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PEI and Newfoundland participated in talks but held out at first. PEI held out until 1873 and joined only under very favorable conditions that to this day gives them advantages other Canadians do not have.

Newfoundland held out until 1949, lost most of their coastline, and by some measures have paid much more into Canada than they have gotten out. Timing appears to be everything.

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Why did Ontario not want Confederation?

Wrong. First, Ontario did not exist as such until Confederation. Second, that part of the Province of Canada which had formerly been Upper Canada (and which formed the basis of today's Ontario) had the most to gain from Confederation and was the strongest supporter of Confederation. Third, although all provinces have benefited from Confederation, it is probably fair to say that Ontario has benefited the most from Confederation.


Why were first nation's people not included in confederation discussions?

They did not have British colonial status and only British Colonies were invited to the party.


What was the name of the first document that governed the United States?

the articles of confederation was the first governing document


What was the first American constitution?

Articles of Confederation


After the united states gained its independence the first system of government was created by who?

The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in the spring of 1775. Hostilities between England and the colonies had already broken out--Bunker Hill, Ticonderoga, and Arnold's failed attempt to invade Canada. The Congress acted as the government for the colonies when it became obvious that war would result between England and the colonies. They appointed Washington as commander of the Continental Army and approved the writing of the Declaration of Independence. By 1776, the delegates of the Congress voted to establish the Articles of Confederation, the first government of the nation.

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Who were the first colonies to join confederation?

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Who were the first four colonies to join confederation?

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Why were the first nations exluded from Canadian confederation?

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When did the confederation of Canada happen?

The confederation hapened on the first of July,1867.


What are the colonies of confederation in Canada?

In Canada, the "Confederation" refers to the entire nation, similar to the way that the "Union" refers to the entire nation in the United States. The colonies of confederation refers to the original British colonies/provinces that merged to form Canada (Upper/Lower Canada, now Quebec and Ontario), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia.


Which of these was the first means of governing the 13 colonies?

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First government the colonies formed after the revolution?

Articles of Confederation.


Where did the french first have colonies?

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What was the purpose of the first Canadian colony's?

The first Canadian colonies, which included the Red River Colony, were acquired from Britain to expand Canadian territory and to ensure a secure route to the West Coast. Without Rupert's Land British Columbia would not join the Confederation and Canada would have to deal with American encroachment from the West. While most of the colonies became provinces, Canada still has three colonies called Territories, administered by Canada.


What was the 1st attemt of self government in the colonies?

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