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BC/Confederation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did the two colonies want to join in 1866? | Financial reasons. |
| How many members were on there legislative council? | 23 members. |
| Did they have a responsible government? | Not until later. |
| Who wanted to join the Canadian Confederation? | Members from the mainland. |
| Why did they want to join? | They thought they would pay for their debt and build a railway. |
| Why did they want a railway? | To boost trade. |
| What were some in favor of on the island? | Of annexation with the US. |
| What happened in 1868? | Governor Seymour died. |
| Who replaced Seymour? | Anthony Musgrave (a friend of MacDonald's). |
| What did Musgrave organize? | For BC and VI reps to go as a delegation. |
| What happened on July, 20, 1871? | There demands were met and they joined. |
| What number province were they? | 6th |