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Formed and led the Conservative Party for over 20 years. This party is still around, albeit in a different form.

Believed in separate schools. They did not have to be Catholic or Protestant.

Was able to keep Lower Canada (now Quebec) in the fold. He did this by forging an alliance with Georges Etienne Cartier.

He believed in a strong central government with a separation of powers. This form of government remains.

Went to England and argued for the passing of the British North America Act of 1867.

Believed in and fought for a bilingual parliament.

Brought Manitoba into Confederation and negotiated with Louis Riel. This also illustrates his deviousness. Riel later hanged and Mr. Macdonald realized that a living Riel would get in the way of his vision for the west.

Brought in British Columbia in to Confederation after promising a transcontinental railroad. Don't forget about the railroad!

Opposed American expansion north and understood the urgency of expanding Canada westward to thwart American annexation.

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