The Life of John A. Macdonald

The LIfe of John A. Macdonald

Period: Jan 11, 1815 to Jun 6, 1891

John A. Macdonald is Born

Jun 6, 1815

Moves to Kingston

Jan 1, 1820

Called to the Bar

Feb 6, 1836

Becomes Prime Minister of Canada West

Mar 2, 1856

Elected First Prime Minister of Canada

Jul 1, 1867

This heritage minute gives us a glimpse into his life at the time of Confederation

BC Joins Confederation

Nov 23, 1871

Pacific Scandal Causes the Fall of his Government

Oct 5, 1873

Re-Elected as Prime Minister

May 14, 1878

Last Spike Driven in the CPR

Nov 9, 1885

Credits

Mar 2, 1891

Google images for all pictures
Historica-Dominion Institute. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1N9xaFQ [website].
Government of Canada. February 28, 2015. Retrieved from http://bitly.com/1AxexY0 [podcast].
Historica Canada. Retrieved from http://bitly.com/1dce6We [video].

John A. Macdonald Dies

Jun 6, 1891

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