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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the colonies to consider uniting?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the colonies to consider uniting?
- Annexion threats from the United States
- The United States had a trained and large army
- Perceived threats from Irish nationalists
- Each colony desired to maintain its own self-governance (correct)
The threat of annexation from the United States was a potential reason why the colonies wanted to unite.
The threat of annexation from the United States was a potential reason why the colonies wanted to unite.
True (A)
A significant concern that Nova Scotia had regarding confederation was the potential loss of their ________ based economy.
A significant concern that Nova Scotia had regarding confederation was the potential loss of their ________ based economy.
resource
What was a primary concern of Newfoundland regarding joining the Confederation?
What was a primary concern of Newfoundland regarding joining the Confederation?
Match each colony with its primary concern regarding joining the Confederation:
Match each colony with its primary concern regarding joining the Confederation:
Which colony was identified as potentially having the most to gain from joining the Confederation?
Which colony was identified as potentially having the most to gain from joining the Confederation?
Nova Scotia was identified as the colony with the most to gain from joining the Confederation.
Nova Scotia was identified as the colony with the most to gain from joining the Confederation.
The opening of better ________ trade routes was expected to benefit British Columbia upon joining the Confederation.
The opening of better ________ trade routes was expected to benefit British Columbia upon joining the Confederation.
Why was Nova Scotia identified as potentially having the most to lose from joining the Confederation?
Why was Nova Scotia identified as potentially having the most to lose from joining the Confederation?
What potential threat influenced the colonies to consider uniting?
What potential threat influenced the colonies to consider uniting?
Each colony having its own government was seen as a factor that decreased their desire to unite.
Each colony having its own government was seen as a factor that decreased their desire to unite.
The colonies thought that uniting might help solve their problems relating to ________.
The colonies thought that uniting might help solve their problems relating to ________.
Which nation's nationals were a perceived threat to the colonies and encouraged them to consider uniting?
Which nation's nationals were a perceived threat to the colonies and encouraged them to consider uniting?
Which colony worried they would be unable to support those in poverty if they joined confederation?
Which colony worried they would be unable to support those in poverty if they joined confederation?
Nova Scotia worried about losing their fishing industry if they joined confederation.
Nova Scotia worried about losing their fishing industry if they joined confederation.
The colony that would gain the most from joining the confederation was ________.
The colony that would gain the most from joining the confederation was ________.
Nova Scotia was identified as having less to gain because it was already enjoying what.
Nova Scotia was identified as having less to gain because it was already enjoying what.
Match the colony with what they would loose/gain:
Match the colony with what they would loose/gain:
The confederated United states has what appealing attributes to the colonist?
The confederated United states has what appealing attributes to the colonist?
Nova Scotia was worried they would be tossing their right to a large government.
Nova Scotia was worried they would be tossing their right to a large government.
Flashcards
Why did colonies want to unite?
Why did colonies want to unite?
Threats from Irish nationalists and potential annexation by the United States were factors.
Arguments against Confederation?
Arguments against Confederation?
Nova Scotia worried about losing resource-based economy; Newfoundland feared supporting those in poverty.
Colony with most to gain?
Colony with most to gain?
British Columbia gained the most due to better East-West trade routes opening up.
Colony with most to lose?
Colony with most to lose?
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Study Notes
- Colonies wanted to unite to protect against threats from:
- Irish nationalists
- Annexation from the United States
- Each colony believed their own government could solve their governance problems.
- United States had a trained and large army, posing a possible threat to the colonies.
Arguments Against Confederation
- Nova Scotia was worried about losing some of their resource-based economy.
- Newfoundland was worried they couldn't support those in poverty.
- Those struggling were going to lose fisheries.
- Worry about losing their right to a large government.
Colonies: Gains and Losses in Confederation
- British Columbia had the most to gain because of better East-West trade routes.
- Nova Scotia stood to lose the most, because they were prospering under the current situation and had less to gain.
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