Macdonald's resignation in 1873 stemmed from a scandal involving what?
Assassination attempt
Diplomatic blunder
Bribes over railway contract
Tax evasion
Answer
The answer, bribes related to a railway contract, underscores the scandal that led to Macdonald's resignation in 1873. Macdonald, then Canada's Prime Minister, was embroiled in allegations that influenced the awarding of railway contracts to benefit personal and political interests. The scandal shook public trust in the government, culminating in Macdonald's resignation and a period of political upheaval in Canadian history.
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