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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.
Where and when did the 7 Years War take place?
1756-1753 in Europe
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.
The French had an advantage because their land was along this river
St. Lawrence River
This is what the Acadians who moved to Louisiana were called
Who are the Cajuns
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 French Ancestors, of which they refused to sign.
What is the Oath of Allegiance.
In 1763, they were declared the winner of the Seven Years War.
The British
2. To make peace with the First Nations peoples
James Wolfe
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.
What advantage did the British have during the war? 2 points
The British have more money
And more people committed to fighting and winning in the colonies.
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
Where was The French Indian War being fought and who was fighting?
The French and Indigenous were allies, fighting together against the British in North America.
What did the Quebec Act give back to the Canadiens? (4)
Catholic Church could play a role in decisions of the colony
Canadiens could hold government positions
French laws reinstated
Quebec's boundaries extended (without permission from the First Nations)