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Confederation
Continued
Today’s Riddle:
The more you have of it, the
less you see.
What is it?
Welcome to Confederation!
Prince Edward Island: 1873
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Prince Edward Island was a colony of 87 000
people when it joined Canada in 1873. The Island's
economy depended on farming, timber and
shipbuilding. There was a strong trading
partnership with New England in the United States.
Although P.E.I. was a part of the Charlottetown
and Quebec Conferences, it decided not to join
Confederation in 1867.
Later, Canada became afraid the Island would
join the United States. To prevent this from
happening, the Canadian government again
invited Prince Edward Island to join Confederation.
Welcome to Confederation!
Newfoundland: 1949
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England had claimed Newfoundland as a
territory by the end of the 1500s. Fishing was
the main industry.
Although Newfoundland participated in the
Quebec Conference, it did not join Canada
in 1867.
By 1949 the people had to decide what to do
about their political future. Many people
wanted to remain a colony of Britain.
Others wanted Newfoundland to become a
province of Canada.
Why did they join?
No More Support
 Britain didn't want the cost of supporting
Newfoundland any more. Joining
Canada would mean more money for
Newfoundland.
Railway
 Canada promised to help them by
building many things such as roads and
railways.
Common Reasons for Joining
 Attack
from the USA
 Railroad
 Debt
 Elect their own government
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