Newfoundland, an island part of the Appalachian system, achieved representative government in 1832 under the efforts of Dr. William Carson and Patrick Morris. The island's population, primarily English-speaking, included Mi'
newest colony to become a province and join canada
primarily english-speaking. the population consisted of mi'kmaq first nations and europeans [British,irish,some scottish and acadian descendants]
the island of Newfoundland has the long range mountains and is a part of the Appalachian system.
population of 96 000 in 1845
Located in the far east of Canada. Similar to the current borders of Newfoundland, with the addition of Labrador located on the main island.
geography
Joseph R. Smallwood was the first premier of Newfoundland and he led a campaign to join Canada.
Representatives from the Newfoundland government attended confederation conferences, but chose not to join.
Dr.William Carson and Patrick Morris succeeded in having representative government, witch was established in 1832 . The goal was to obtain responsible government and colonial status
important people
Main industries: fishing, logging, mining, agriculture, pulp and paper.