1871 - British Columbia becomes the sixth province of Canada.

On July 20th, 1871, British Columbia officially became the sixth province of Canada.

A union was formed between the two colonies of Vancouver Island and the mainland.

British Columbia joined Confederation with the promise of a transcontinental railway.

The railway was promised to be completed within 10 years of joining Confederation.

The railway was to be built under the Canadian Pacific Railway Company.

British Columbia was promised financial compensation for joining.

The financial compensation would cover the costs of building the railway.

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