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In 1873, Macdonald was accused of taking bribes to award contracts for the construction of the railway. The Pacific Scandal broke and Macdonald was forced to resign on November 5th, 1873. Liberal leader Alexander Mackenzie formed a caretaker government. After New Years, 1874, the Liberals called an election. Macdonald's Tories were unable to recover from the scandal and the Liberals formed a majority government. This election was also the first in Canada to use a secret ballot.
Macdonald was returned to power in 1878 on the strength of the National Policy, In 1891, Macdonald won the elections again, but by this time, the 76-year-old political warhorse started to feel the years of overwork, stress, drink and several bouts of severe illness,
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause of the pacific scandal it put lots of pressure on him and his government so MacDonald chose to quit.
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Who Is The Founder Of The Canadian Pacific Railway?
Sir John A. Macdonald sir john A MacDonald
Was sir john a MacDonald an American?
Good Heavens! No! Sir John A. Macdonald was a Canadian.
Sir John A Macdonald's beliefs?
Sir John A Macdonald's belief was to build a railway.
What is sir John a MacDonald's name?
John Alexander MacDonald
How long was Sir John A. MacDonald alive?
Sir John A. Macdonald was alive for 76 years.
Who is on the Statue of Sir John A MacDonald on Parliament Hill?
Sir John.A. Macdonald
What is Sir John A MacDonald's real name?
John Alexander MacDonald
When was Sir John Alexander Macdonald born?
Sir John Alexander Macdonald was born on January 10, 1815.
Did Sir John A. MacDonald do anything to make him special?
Sir John A. Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada.
When was Sir John A. Macdonald High School created?
Sir John A. Macdonald High School was created in 2006.
When was Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute created?
Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute was created in 1963.
Was Sir John A. MacDonald's middle name Alexander?
Yes, it was. His full name was Sir John Alexander Macdonald.
