Who was John A Macdonald?
The dominant figure of Canadian Confederation, he had a political career which spanned almost half a century. Macdonald was born in Scotland; when he was a boy his family immigrated to Kingston in the Province of Upper Canada (today in eastern Ontario).
What did John A Macdonald do to unify Canada?
From 1848 to 1854, while his party was in opposition, Macdonald worked at promoting the British America League, designed to unify Canada and strengthen its ties to Great Britain.
When did John A Macdonald emigrate to Canada?
Macdonald emigrated from Scotland to Kingston, in what is now Ontario, Canada, in 1820. He was called to the bar in 1836. After the British Parliament united Upper and Lower Canada as Canada West (now in Ontario) and Canada East (now in Quebec) in the Act of Union of 1840, Macdonald was elected to the assembly…
What did John A Macdonald do for the British Empire?
He was created Knight Commander of the Bath (KCB) in that year in recognition of his services to the British Empire. Under Macdonald’s leadership, the dominion quickly expanded to include the provinces of Manitoba (1870), British Columbia (1871), and Prince Edward Island (1873).
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Do we pay too much attention to Sir John A Macdonald?
Be it resolved that too much attention is paid to Sir John A. Macdonald in Canadian history at the expense of other important people, groups and events. Be it resolved that Sir John A. Macdonald is more “National Scoundrel” than “Nation Maker.”
Does Sir John A Macdonald deserve a monument?
Be it resolved that Sir John A. Macdonald deserves a major monument to recognize his achievements as part of the celebration of his 200th birthday in 2015. Be it resolved that too much attention is paid to Sir John A. Macdonald in Canadian history at the expense of other important people, groups and events.
What was John A Macdonald’s dream for Canada?
In the Sir John A. Macdonald Heritage Minute, a map is unfolded that shows Macdonald’s dream of expanding Canada “from sea to sea.” Macdonald believed that a united Canada would offer protection from the upheavals taking place next door in the United States. How would Canada’s growth affect people across the country?