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What happened when the United States canceled the Reciprocity Treaty?

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They sought an end to reciprocity with the British colonies. This, coupled with the treaty's other perceived shortcomings, prompted the US to cancel (abrogate) the treaty on 17 March 1866. The end of the treaty strengthened the argument for a Confederation of the British North American colonies.

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