What was the major reason that leaders from Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland refused to join Confederation in 1867?
A) They wanted control over their natural resources
B) They did not want sovereignty to remain vested in the Crown
C) They wanted designated seats on the Supreme Court of Canada
D) They thought Confederation ceded too much authority to Ontario and Quebec

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Leaders from Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland were concerned that Confederation would centralize power in Ontario and Quebec, potentially marginalizing their own influence and interests.

What Was the Major Reason That Leaders from Prince Edward