For 10 points, name this man who was implicated in the Pacific Scandal, the first Prime Minister of Canada.
This man gained fame as a lawyer by agreeing to defend three members of the Hunters' Lodges, including Nils von Schoultz. In one position, he succeeded Allan MacNab. During his administration, he was implicated in a scandal thanks to the discovery of a telegram which was stolen from John Abbott's safe. He sent the Wolseley Expedition to confront a group of rebels. With his rival George Brown, he formed a Great Coalition to seek independence from Great Britain, which was achieved three years later. He put down a rebellion of the Métis led by Louis Riel, the Red River rebellion, and later he got in trouble for awarding a contract to Hugh Allan for building a railroad. For 10 points, name this man who was implicated in the Pacific Scandal, the first Prime Minister of Canada.
This man gained fame as a lawyer by agreeing to defend three members of the Hunters' Lodges, including Nils von Schoultz.
John A. Macdonald