Table of Contents
- 1 What good things did Sir John A Macdonald do?
- 2 What does John A Macdonald do?
- 3 What political party was John A Macdonald?
- 4 How did John A Macdonald help the economy?
- 5 Who opposed John A Macdonald?
- 6 What political party was George Brown in?
- 7 How did Sir Hugh Allan win the contract to build the railway?
What good things did Sir John A Macdonald do?
Macdonald’s greatest achievements were building and guiding a successful national government for the new Dominion, using patronage to forge a strong Conservative Party, promoting the protective tariff of the National Policy, and completing the railway.
What does John A Macdonald do?
Politician
Lawyer
John A. Macdonald/Professions
How old is John A Macdonald?
76 years (1815–1891)
John A. Macdonald/Age at death
What political party was John A Macdonald?
Conservative Party of Canada
John A. Macdonald/Parties
How did John A Macdonald help the economy?
John A. Macdonald combined three elements as a strategy for the post-Confederation economy. First, by calling for high tariffs on imported manufactured items to protect the manufacturing industry. Second, by calling for a massive expansion of physical infrastructure, such as roads and railroads.
Who ran against John A Macdonald?
His opponent in the 1891 election was Wilfrid Laurier, the new leader of the Liberals. Macdonald died three months after the election.
Who opposed John A Macdonald?
His opponent in the 1891 election was Wilfrid Laurier, the new leader of the Liberals. Macdonald died three months after the election. Prime Minister when election was called; Prime Minister after the election. Leader of the Opposition when election was called; Leader of the Opposition after the election.
What political party was George Brown in?
Clear Grits
George Brown/Parties
What is John A Macdonald’s National Policy?
Macdonald hoped that by creating a strong manufacturing base in Canada, the nation would become more secure and less reliant on the United States. The policy was introduced in the budget of March 14, 1879, and it created high tariffs on the import of most manufactured goods.
How did Sir Hugh Allan win the contract to build the railway?
To ensure the contract, he bribed Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald, subscribing over $350,000 for Macdonald’s re-election campaign in 1872, but the Pacific Scandal (and Macdonald’s defeat) ended his dreams of supremacy in the railway business.