British Columbia's negotiations and entry into Confederation (1866–1871)

1. Vancouver Island and mainland colonies united

   Nov 19, 1866Labels: Vancouver Island, Colony of

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2. Capital moved from New Westminster to Victoria

   Jan 1, 1868Labels: Victoria, New Westminster

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3. Confederation League begins organizing

   May 1, 1868Labels: Confederation League, Amor De

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4. Confederation League Yale Convention adopts resolutions

   Sep 1, 1868Labels: Yale Convention, Confederation League

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5. Anthony Musgrave arrives as pro-Confederation governor

   Aug 23, 1869Labels: Anthony Musgrave, British government

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6. Legislative Council debates Terms of Union framework

   Mar 9, 1870Labels: Legislative Council, Terms of

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7. Trutch, Helmcken, and Carrall appointed as delegates

   Apr 1, 1870Labels: Joseph Trutch, John Helmcken

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8. Ottawa negotiations secure railway and financial terms

   Jun 1, 1870Labels: Ottawa negotiations, Transcontinental railway

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9. Imperial Order in Council approves admission terms

   May 16, 1871Labels: Imperial Order, Queen Victoria

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10. British Columbia enters Confederation as a province

    Jul 20, 1871Labels: British Columbia, Dominion of

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11. Interim provincial ministry formed under Joseph Trutch

    Aug 17, 1871Labels: Joseph Trutch, Interim ministry

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12. First provincial general election held

    Oct 16, 1871Labels: Provincial election, Legislative Assembly

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13. McCreight forms first responsible government ministry

    Nov 14, 1871Labels: John Foster, Responsible government

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