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In 1820 at the age of five John A. Macdonald moved from Scotland to Kingston, Ontario. Which is in Canada
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In 1830 John A. Macdonald studied at George Mackenzie law office.
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In 1836 John A. Macdonald learnt enough law to be a qualified lawyer and opened his own law office.
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From 1843-1846 John A. Macdonald served as an alderman in Kingston. !843 was his first year for politics.
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1847 was his first cabinet post in the Conservative administration.
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In 1848 the Conservatives lost the elections.
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In 1856 John A. Macdonald became the associate prime minister of Upper Canada
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In 1864 the provinces were deadlocked and couldn't decide. The discussion of a union of British colonies came up again. John A. Macdonald supported the idea of a union because of the deadlock and threat of American takeover.
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John A. Macdonald accepted the proposal for a new coalition design to solve the problems through a federal system. Became leading advocate of the union.
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John A. Macdonald was given knighthood to his name and now is Sir John A. Macdonald.
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On this day Sir John A. Macdonald became the Prime Minster of Canada.
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Wanted to get 4 provinces to be strong enough against the American takeover. Bought Red River Settlement and Manitoba was created
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Lost election to the Liberal Party, but won again five years later
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Completed the Transconitinental line across Canada for Railway Tracks.
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Sir John A. Macdonald died on June 6th, 1891 and buried in Kingston, Ontario.
