17h 59min, jul 21, 1864 y - Inclusion of the Pacific coast

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The British government imposed a union on the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia to help improve their situations.The union lacked a government responsible to the people because it consisted of many appointed officials. With debt growing British Columbia considered joining the confederation. This was a challenge because the colony was cut off from the rest of the colonies.

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