The Great Coalition Flashcards
What were the Atlantic colonies reluctant to join?
The Atlantic colonies, including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland, were reluctant to join the Dominion of Canada.
What industries were prominent in the Atlantic colonies?
Fishing, forestry, mining, farming, and shipbuilding were prominent industries in the Atlantic colonies.
What incentive was offered to the Atlantic colonies to join Canada?
Politicians promised to build a railroad to help the Atlantic colonies ship their resources to the big cities in central Canada and further west.
What was the significance of the Charlottetown Conference?
The Charlottetown Conference in September 1864 was the first meeting of leaders from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island to discuss uniting.
What happened in October 1864 following the Charlottetown Conference?
A second meeting was held in Quebec where leaders and their wives discussed forming one nation.
What does NS,NB,PEI stand for
Nova Scotia , New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island
