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What is Yes
First they voted against joining, but then Britain put pressure on them to join. The railway was also appealing, so they voted to join the confederation!
Did New Brunswick join and why?
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What is Prince Edward Island (PEI), New Brunswick, Nova scotia and Newfoundland
What are the Maritime provinces (as of the 18 hundreds)?
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What is fishing What is trading
What is one example of how Maritime colonists made a living?
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Prince Edward Island joined Confederation on July 1, 1873. Despite their long resistance to union, many Islanders celebrated the day.
When did Prince Edward Island join Confederation?
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What is 50%
What percentage of Maritime colonies joined confederation?
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What is New Brunswick
Which colony felt forced to join confederation?
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What is their wooden ships
What were the Maritime shipbuilders respected for?
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What is Yes
Is PEI the smallest Province?
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What is Yes, they were worried about paying higher taxes, but the railway was too appealing to turn down.
Did Nova Scotia Join, and why?
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What is Charlottetown
Where did the big meetings take place in the Maritimes?
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What is 70%
What percent of ships that were in BNA's shipping fleet were made in the Maritimes?
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One of Canada's most significant historical events, the Charlottetown Conference, was held in PEI in 1864. British North American leaders met at this conference to discuss forming a Canadian union or 'confederation'. As a result, PEI is known as the 'Birthplace of Confederation'.
Why is PEI important to Canada?
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What is No, they were very isolated from the other colonies, and they thought they would get swamped by the other colonies.
Did PEI join, and why?
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Because they had no reason to change just because Canadas population was growing.
Why didn't the maritimes want to join the confederation at first?
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Because they have strong trade and good economic development.
Why didn't PEI want to join the confederation at first?
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What is No, they had little in common with the other colonies, and they wanted to maintain their lives to Britain, as well as they didn't think they would get enough say in the government.
Did Newfoundland join, and why?
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What is The anti-Confederation feeling, especially strong in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, provided the emotional substance to much of Maritime regional protest, particularly from 1867–1930.
How did the Maritime provinces feel about confederation?
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