The Great Coalition Flashcards
Who were the key figures in the Nine Great Coalition?
John A. Macdonald, George Etienne Cartier, and George Brown.
What partnership did John A. Macdonald form?
He formed a partnership known as the Great Coalition.
What was the purpose of the Great Coalition?
To turn Canada West and Canada East into the Dominion of Canada.
Where was John A. Macdonald born?
He was born in Scotland.
Where did John A. Macdonald move to?
He moved to Kingston, Ontario.
What profession did John A. Macdonald pursue?
He became a lawyer.
What personal struggles did John A. Macdonald face?
He drank alcohol and had 26 children, of whom many died young.
Who was John A. Macdonald’s wife?
His wife was Isabella Clark.
What tragic event occurred in John A. Macdonald’s family?
Isabella Clark died after an accident.
What was the idea that became true during John A. Macdonald’s time?
The idea of confederation.
What was the name of John A. Macdonald’s daughter?
His daughter was named Susan Agnes Bernard.
What was John A. Macdonald’s significance in Canada?
He was Canada’s first Prime Minister.
