Question: Why was John A. Macdonald chosen to be Canada’s first Prime Minister?
Thesis: John A. Macdonald became one of Canada’s greatest Prime Ministers because he had an experienced background in both business and politics, he had a powerful role in the Confederation of Canada and he displayed proper etiquette when conducting himself in public.
POV #1: John A. Macdonald had an enthusiastic drive to learn business and politics at an early age.
• At the age of 15, Macdonald began to article in the office of a Kingston lawyer, George Mackenzie. He was said to have earned his own living by that same age. By 19, Macdonald owned his own firm in Kingston.
• Macdonald mainly focused on land development. He bought and developed urban properties. Through his business, he was able to make connections with many people
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• Because Macdonald’s professional career as a Toronto lawyer coincided with the border issues from the United States, he took part in the attack on the rebels at Montgomery’s Tavern and later attracted public attention by defending the accused rebels.
• In the 1840’s, Macdonald began to deal in real estate and purchased land throughout parts of the province.
• Later in 1844, Macdonald was elected to represent Kingston in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. This was a big accomplishment for Macdonald’s political profession.
• Macdonald became a part of the three political groups; Conservative members of the Family Compact, Moderate Conservatives like Macdonald and Reformers.
POV #2: John A. Macdonald’s desire to create a federal union was the key to successful Canadian conferences.
• Canada West was frustrated with the domination of the French Canadiens control and this contributed to the political deadlock.
• Macdonald accepted George Brown’s proposal for a coalition and a new system of
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