20 July 1871British Columbia Joins ConfederationJohn Alexander Macdonald
Brings British Columbia into Confederation with a railway promise.
Historical records for Canada in 1871, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Brings British Columbia into Confederation with a railway promise.
Leads British Columbia as it enters Confederation.
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