When the Articles of Confederation were adopted as the governing instrument of the former British colonies after the Revolutionary War, the British colony of Canada was invited to become a member ofthe Confederation, the only colony outside the original thirteen that was invited to do so.
Interesting. I wonder why this is rarely discussed when historians talk at great length about the early formation of the United States. I am a history geek and am curious as to what the canadiens reason for declining were?
The invitation was officially made on March 1, 1781, when the Articles were ratified as Maryland became the 13th and final state to approve them and stood open until the proposed (now current) U.S. Constitution was ratified in June 1788 and a new government took office in March 1789, apparently there is no official reason.
thanks. Any idea as to why the canadien colony didn't accept or even aquiesce to the idea?
i dont really know, maybe someone who reads this
can answer..