1. Confederation

3. Problems with United Canadas
French and English people constantly disagreed and couldn't pass bills
Two choices:
Give each colony more economic and political power to do what it wants
Have all the colonies work together in Confederation

6. Threat from the United States
Some American politicians were talking about taking over parts of British Columbia
Would they try to take over the rest of British North America too?

8. Trade
The colonies had reciprocity (free trade) with the United States but not with each other
The United States was talking about ending reciprocity
The colonies thought they would benefit from having free trade among themselves

10. Railways
There were no railways connecting the western and eastern railway systems
If the colonies joined Confederation, they could share the cost of building a railway

12. Demand for More Land
Most of the new settlers coming to BNA wanted land to farm
If the colonies bought more land together, then settlers could move west
This could make money and keep out the Americans

13. What kind of country did they make?
The new country would still be loyal to Britain
It would have a federal system of government
Each province would look after local issues, culture, and education
The national government would look after defence
Each of the colonies would become a province in the new country