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What document gave Acadians a year to leave if they did not want to side with the British?
Treaty of Utrecht
Why was Paul Mascarene sent to Canada?
to solve disputes and arguments between the British and French
Why did the French build a fortress
Both to trade and have a military naval base
What did the Acadians REFUSE/ to take?
Loyalty oath to the British
What does the term 'neutral' mean?
Not taking any sides
Why did the British build a fortress?
they wanted to outnumber the French
Why did the Acadians refuse to take an oath?
Because they wanted to stay to neutral
Who were the Acadians?
Settlers from France
Where did the French build their fortress?
On the gulf of the St. Lawrence River
Who were the Acadians loyal to?
No one - they were neutral
What was the importance of the location of Acadia?
It was on the St. Lawrence river which was high in natural resources for the fur trade
What does the word expulsion mean?
Forced to leave