By the Late 1800s There Was Growing Pressure for Unification

question 30

Multiple Choice

By the late 1800s there was growing pressure for unification of the colonies.The sources of pressure did not include:

• A)The British government's desire to reinforce its control over the colonies.
• B)The need to defend the continent during war.
• C)Trade disputes because of customs barriers between colonies.
• D)The desire for a consistent and effective immigration policy.

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