This set of primary and secondary sources includes newspaper articles, speeches, and letters that describe the reasons for and against joining Confederation for Prince Edward Island.
Student Tasks
What were the advantages and disadvantages of joining Confederation for Prince Edward Island?
When determining the advantages and disadvantages, you may want to consider the following aspects:
Historical Context for Teachers
Early history
Economic and political problems
Confederation introduced
Map of British North American colonies, 1840
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