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The War of 1812!
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. -
John A's Birthday
John A McDonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His mother and father were Hugh MacDonald and Helen Shaw. -
John A Comes to Canada!
On the 30th of March, 1820, John A. MacDonald came to Canada, a country that he didn't know yet, but would later govern. -
John is Called to Bar
John A McDonald was 21 years old when called to Bar on Feburary 6 -
Upper and Lower Canada are now just Canada :D
Upper Canada and Lower Canada unite and become Canada -
Riots in Montreal
After riots in the past, the govenment felt that it was a bad idea to make Montreal the capital of Canada. -
John A becomes Premier!
John A becomes the premier of Canada and names his cabinet -
Ottawa is Capital!
The Queen decided that Ottawa would be a great capital and made it capital of Canada. -
John A. is Defeated!!!
John A. McDonald is defeated - by 2 votes -
Conference in Quebec
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). -
Submitted!
The bill for Confederation of the British North American colonies is submitted to Queen Victoria. Cross your fingers! -
The Bill is Signed!
Queen Victoria signs the bill for Confederation of the British North American colonies! -
John A is Prime Minister!
In 1867, John A was elected as the first prime minister of Canada -
Parilament! :)
Parilament (the first ever!) holds its first meeting! -
Oh No . . . !
John A. died in Ottawa at the age of 76 on June 6th 1891.
