History of Prince Edward Island

What were the two main things that the people of Prince Edward Island wanted before considering joining the Confederation in 1867?

• More land and freedom

• More money and more Members of Parliament

• Independence and trade benefits

• A railway system and better education

What factor helped persuade the Islanders to rethink joining Canada?

• The promise of a better education system

• The 'Land Question' issue

• The need for a stronger military defense

• The offer of free healthcare

What did the government of Prince Edward Island do in 1871 to address transportation issues?

• They built a bridge to the mainland

• They improved the existing road system

• They decided to build a railway across the island

• They established a new port for ships

How did the Canadian government propose to solve the 'Land Question' that led to Prince Edward Island rethinking Confederation?

• By offering to buy the land for them

• By redistributing the land among the Islanders

• By granting land to new settlers

• By leasing land from British landowners

What was the primary trade activity of the shipyards in Prince Edward Island as mentioned in Figure 10.10?

• Trading fish and seafood

• Producing and trading wooden sailing vessels

• Exporting agricultural products

• Importing goods from the mainland

Why was Prince Edward Island looking to make a trade deal with the United States initially?

• They wanted to become part of the United States.

• They were trying to make goods move tax-free across the border.

• They wanted to pressure Britain into giving them independence.

• They were trying to establish a new currency.

What was the result of Prince Edward Island's trade talks with other countries?

• They successfully made trade deals with other countries.

• They were annexed by the United States.

• The talks went nowhere, and they had to look elsewhere for a market.

• They gained full independence from Britain.

What did Canada agree to in the deal to have Prince Edward Island join the Confederation?

• To allow Prince Edward Island to keep their tax-free trade with the United States.

• To grant Prince Edward Island full independence.

• To pay the island's debts.

• To build a bridge connecting the island to the mainland.

According to Benjamin Davies, PEI politician, what was the main objective of Confederation for Prince Edward Island?

• To expand the territory of Canada.

• To deliver the Island into the hands of friends in Canada.

• To secure the prosperity of the Island.

• To create a new government system.

What were the two options Lieutenant Governor W.F.C. Robinson said were available to Prince Edward Island regarding the railway debt?

• To declare bankruptcy or to join the Confederation.

• To impose heavy taxes on the people or seek admission into the Union.

• To abandon the railway project or to seek foreign investment.

• To negotiate with the United States or to dissolve the government.