Which party did John A. Macdonald lead?

• A. Liberal-Conservative Party
• B. Liberal Party
• C. Reform Party
• D. Conservative Party

Answer: (A)

John A. Macdonald led the Liberal-Conservative Party, a formal name used for his coalition of conservative and liberal-reform elements after Confederation. This name reflects the blend of political traditions that supported his leadership and policy agenda. While that party would later evolve into what historians call the Conservative Party, the specific designation most closely tied to Macdonald's leadership was Liberal-Conservative. The Liberal Party was a separate, opposing group, and the Reform Party refers to a different movement altogether.