Born: 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 In Office:
Born in Glasgow, Scotland Knowledge of law was unmatched Many personal problems
Elected into legislative assembly in 1844 Conservative party creation Pushed for Confederation BNA
“Building a nation” CPR Pacific Scandal
National policy Northwest Rebellion Execution of Riel
Still in power Long history of severe illness Severe stroke 76 years old
“The Right Honourable Sir John Alexander Macdonald.” Library and Archives Canada. Jan. 29 th,2002. Jan. 12 th, “John A. Macdonald.” Prime Ministers of Canada Jan. 12 th, “John A. Macdonald.” Wikipedia Jan. 12 th, 2010.