Not many individuals can be compared to George Washington, one of the founding fathers of the United States. Sir John Alexander Macdonald was the first prime minister and leader of Canada. He is to Canada what Washington is to The United States. Born in Glasgow Scotland during 1815, Macdonald was the offspring of his father who was the first in his family of farmers to make a living off a something besides the land on which …showed first 75 words of 641 total…

…showed last 75 words of 641 total…and Macdonald won once again. His primary goal was to build a transcontinental railroad system. In 1885 this dream of his was completed ahead of schedule. Macdonald won reelection 3 additional times. He lived until 1891 when he died at the age of 76. MacDonald's vision of unified provinces leads to modern Canada. He defeted his opponents and was always at the forefront of his countries political system while still being admired by the majority of his counties citizens.