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Becuase then they knew that they would get linked between Britain and the US, with the intercolonial railway. And they thought that the US would want to get more land by going up to new brunswick and taking over, so if they when with Canada and the confederation they would get support from Canada.
Mabey because Canada West and East would have the government there and control everything.
New Brunswick did not want to join Confederation because the central government were paying each colony a subsidy, depending on the colony's population. However, each person in New Brunswick were 80 cents each, so that's why they did not want to join.
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Why did the writers of the articles of confederation didnt want a president?
because they didnt want people taxing them on supplies
Why were the state governments given more power than the federal government under the articles of confederation?
they didnt want a monarchy
What was Benjamin franklins plan to unite the colonies?
He thought that because he didnt want to loose, or have them die . Hence his cartoon "Join or Die"
Why did the central government under the articles of confederation given such limited powers?
The central government was more limited under the Articles Of Confederation than under the Constitution. People did not trust the government to have too much power. It looks like they were right.
How do you tell your mom your want to join the army?
Hey Mom, I want to join the Army.
Why New Brunswick should not have joined confederation?
They didn't want to join because the Canadian Government wanted a big cut of the natural resources of both provinces...
Why did New Brunswick not want confederation?
It would take a lot of money
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 did the writers of the articles of confederation didnt want a president?
because they didnt want people taxing them on supplies
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 was Britain in favor of Canadian Confederation?
because they didnt want a part for the colonies anymore. (protecting)
Who wanted Canada confederation?
Many great Canadians wanted Confederation. For Canada West (Ontario) George Brown and John .A. Mcdonald led them to Confederation. For Canada East (Quebec) George Cartier led them. Nova Scotia was led by Charles Tupper. New Brunswick was led by Leonard Tilley. They were the 1st 4 provinces to join confederation. PEI and Newfoundland did not want to join. Newfoundland was the last to join in 1949.
