Were Nova Scotia and New Brunswick pressured, tricked, and intimidated into joining Confederation against the will of most of their citizens, or did they join willingly, even enthusiastically in
This essay examines whether or not Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were intimidated into joining Confederation against the will of most of their citizens. The paper argues that Confederation was good for the two provinces, and that the leaders ultimately recognized this, but that the electorate had the decision imposed upon it. 7.5 pgs. 12 f/c. 6b.