confederation
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By turning the nation’s focus inland and westward, he writes, “the Purchase transformed the United States from a coastal confederation into a continental power of immense potential.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
When Alberta and Saskatchewan joined the confederation in 1905, the federal government retained control over their natural resources until 1930, unlike the original four provinces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
In Oceania, which has 11 member associations, New Zealand has said it will not follow the confederation and vote for him.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The confederation described both appointments as an unprecedented event for the region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Merger under the threat of external force is well illustrated by the formation of the Cherokee Indian confederation in the U.S.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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