Arthur Meighen (1874-1960) ‏ By Michael Campbell.

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Arthur Meighen ( ) ‏ By Michael Campbell

Early Years -Born June 16 th 1874 in Anderson, Ontario -Graduated from the University of Toronto -Graduated from the Osgoode Hall Law School in Moved to Winnipeg where he articling with a local law firm -Moved to Portage La Prairie in 1903 taking over a law firm there

Rise to Power -After arriving at Portage La Prarrrie he joind the Young Men's Conservative Club (which as no relation to the YMCA)‏ -Ran in the 1908 election and was elected into the House of Commons -His amazing ability to debate caught the attention of the Conservative party leader -His insightful views into government helped the conservatives pass bills -was made Solicitor General after the bill was passed -Four years after he was made secretary of State (1917)‏ -Became minister of the Interrior -Helped create the Canadian National Railway as well as acting as the minister of Justice and ending the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919 Its fun to stay at the Y.M.C.C!!

Positions in Politics -Was Prime Minister for two Terms -First term (July 10 th 1920-December )‏ -Became Prime Minister in the 1920's Succeeding the last Conservative Prime Minister (Prime Minister Boden having resigned for retirement)‏ -Lost the 1921 election and Meighen became leader of the opposition -Second Term (June 29 th 1926-September 25 th 1926)‏ -Meighen was appointed Prime Minister after the Majority government was threatened I don't like the Military Conscription Act True that Riot Police are lame. We just wanted better wages.

The Final Years -Retired after the “King-Byng affair” -He was appointed to the senate -joined a Investment firm in Toronto in Died in Toronto Ontario August 5 th 1960 YOU JUST GOT BYNG'D!

In My Opinion as a Prime Minister... He get's:  Out of a possible:  Arthur Meighen influenced government much more before he was elected as PM.

Cool Facts: Had a Mountain Named after him This mountain, its in BC too > I'm Named Mt. Arthur Meighen

Bibliography Sources: Print sources “Arthur Meighen” World Book Web sources Wikipedia “Arthur Meighen” accessed 9 th January 2010http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Meighen Collections Canada “Arthur Meighen” accessed 8 th January 2009http://