macdonald
macdonald — biographical name
1. a Scottish writer who lived in the 1800s and is known for his fantasy novels, fa
a Scottish writer who lived in the 1800s and is known for his fantasy novels, fairy tales, and poems, such as 'The Princess and the Goblin' and 'Lilith'
Anong chose a fantasy novel by George Macdonald for his book report.
common in literary contexts
Brandon's grandmother read him George Macdonald's fairy tales when he was a child.
Many of George Macdonald's poems explore themes of nature and faith.
Asher noticed that C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien were both influenced by George Macdonald's fantasy writing.
influential on later fantasy authors
2. the first prime minister of Canada as a united country, who led the nation from
the first prime minister of Canada as a united country, who led the nation from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 to 1891, and helped build the Canadian railway system
Saira learned about Sir John A. Macdonald in her Canadian history class.
appears in Canadian history discussions
Otis read a biography about John A. Macdonald to understand Canada's early years.
Hyun visited Ottawa and saw the grave of John A. Macdonald at Beechwood Cemetery.
Christopher gave a talk on how John A. Macdonald helped create Canada's transcontinental railway.
key contribution: railway policy
3. a British political leader who became the first Labour Party prime minister of t
a British political leader who became the first Labour Party prime minister of the United Kingdom, serving in 1924 and again from 1929 to 1935
Aylin studied Ramsay Macdonald's role in forming the first Labour government in Britain.
associated with early Labour Party history
Andrés opened a 1929 newspaper clipping showing Ramsay Macdonald giving a speech to Parliament.
Adaeze gave a presentation on the economic challenges Ramsay Macdonald faced as prime minister.
Ignacio wrote about how Ramsay Macdonald handled the economic crisis of the early 1930s.
led Britain during the Great Depression