Question

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Answer 1

In 1872 the debt was reaching three and a quarter million dollars.

The reasons for joining Canada in confederation were that
- Canada would pay their debt
-Canada bought land from absentee Lords, that PEI would otherwise buy and pay for themselves
- Canada promised to establish and finance all-year-long communication with PEI
- Canada promised to give funds to continue the railway construction

Answer 2

Answer:

In 1872 the debt was 3.25 million dollars.

Canada became afraid the Island would join the United States. To prevent this from happening, the Canadian government again invited Prince Edward Island to join Confederation.

source:

https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/kids/023002-2080-e.html

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