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It was a great battle, it was the war nobody won, it was the War of 1812. In 1812 there was a war between the United States of America and Great Britain (Canada at the time). The United States declared war because they thought that Canada was weak, and they needed more land.
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John A McDonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His mother and father were Hugh MacDonald and Helen Shaw.
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On the 30th of March, 1820, John A. MacDonald came to Canada, a country that he didn't know yet, but would later govern.
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John A McDonald was 21 years old when called to Bar on Feburary 6
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Upper Canada and Lower Canada unite and become Canada
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After riots in the past, the govenment felt that it was a bad idea to make Montreal the capital of Canada.
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John A becomes the premier of Canada and names his cabinet
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The Queen decided that Ottawa would be a great capital and made it capital of Canada.
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John A. McDonald is defeated - by 2 votes
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A conference was held in the Parliament Buildings in Quebec. The conference was attended by delegates from Canada; including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. At the conference, relolutions were adopted, and it made a basis for the Bristish North America Act, (BNA Act).
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The bill for Confederation of the British North American colonies is submitted to Queen Victoria. Cross your fingers!
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Queen Victoria signs the bill for Confederation of the British North American colonies!
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In 1867, John A was elected as the first prime minister of Canada
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Parilament (the first ever!) holds its first meeting!
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John A. died in Ottawa at the age of 76 on June 6th 1891.
