He was a French explorer and established Port Royal in Acadia in 1605.
Who is Samuel de Champlain.
Acadia was first home to this indigenous group.
What is the Mi'kmaq.
When the British took control of Acadia, what did they tell the Acadians? Did they listen?
That they had to leave within 1 year. The Acadians ignored this.
This English Governor was responsible for the burning of many Acadian homes and barns on July 28th, 1755.
Who is Governor Charles Lawrence.
This port was established in 1605. By the 1670's it had a population of 392 people!
What is Port Royal.
The first oath the Acadians were asked, and agreed, to sign.
What is the Oath of Neutrality. This stated they would not fight against the British, nor would they fight against the French or First Nations.
This English Major-General fought in the Battle of the plains of Abraham. Although he died, he won the battle for England.
Who is James Wolfe
Why did the British and the French continue to fight over control for Acadia?
It was a great piece of land to use as a base for attack. Whoever held Acadia had an advantage over the other.
The Oath that required the Acadians to fight against their British Ancestors, of which they refused to sign.
What is the Oath of Allegiance.
2. To make peace with the First Nations peoples
The Leader of the Odawa who convinced several First Nations groups to join together and drive the British out of the Ohio River Valley. Though his efforts did not pay off, he expected the French to join him in fighting but they had already surrendered so his alliance fell apart.
Who is Pontiac
What were the two important forts that were used in the battle for Acadia? Who did each belong to?
Fort Louisbourg --> Acadian
Fort Halifax --> British
When the Acadians Refused to sign the Oath of Allegiance, this was the resulting event.
What is the Great expulsion/deportation.
Many Historians blame him for the loss of Quebec city. If only had waited for reinforcements to arrive, the French would have won the war.
Who is Marquis de Montcalm.
What part of the land did the French utilize that the Mi'kmaq did not use.
The Marshes
When the Great Deportation happened, where did all the Acadians go?
Some fled into the woods and lived with the Mi'kmaq
Some were sent back France
Some went to the 13 colonies
Majority went to Louisiana
Explain the major events of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Include names, countries, and places!
Vary. General Wolfe-Britain. General Montcalm-France. Both died from battle. British won. France retreat to Montreal. France come back and surround. British running out of supplies. Ice melts and British reinforcements come first, securing the British victory.
Canadiens could hold government positions
French laws reinstated
Quebec's boundaries extended (without permission from the First Nations)