sir john alexander macdonald
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Sir John Alexander Macdonald. Born:. In Office:. January 10 th or 11 th , 1815 Died: Died June 6, 1891 (aged 76). July 1, 1867 – November 5, 1873 October 17, 1878 – June 6, 1891. Background. Born in Glasgow, Scotland Knowledge of law was unmatched Many personal problems. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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January 10th or 11th , 1815
Died:Died June 6,
1891 (aged 76)
July 1, 1867 – November 5, 1873
October 17, 1878 – June 6, 1891
In Office:
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Born in Glasgow, Scotland
Knowledge of law was unmatched
Many personal problems
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Elected into legislative assembly in 1844
Conservative party creation
Pushed for Confederation
BNA
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“Building a nation”
CPR
Pacific Scandal
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National policy
Northwest Rebellion
Execution of Riel
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Still in power
Long history of severe illness
Severe stroke
76 years old
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“The Right Honourable Sir John Alexander Macdonald.” Library and Archives Canada. Jan. 29th,2002. Jan. 12th, 2010. <http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/primeministers/h4-3025-e.html>
“John A. Macdonald.” Prime Ministers of Canada. 2010. Jan. 12th, 2010.
<http://www.prime-ministers.ca/macdonald/bio_1.php>
“John A. Macdonald.” Wikipedia. 2010. Jan. 12th, 2010.
< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_A._Macdonald>