Acadian Expulsion
What was the name of the event when the British forced Acadians to leave their homes?
The Acadian Expulsion or Deportation of the Acadians.
In which part of Canada was the Louisbourg Fortress built?
The Louisbourg Fortress was built in Nova Scotia.
What was the name of the British fortress built in Halifax?
The Halifax Fortress was called Halifax Citadel.
How many colonies were in the 13 Colonies?
13
Which two countries were fighting for control of North America during the 1700s?
The two countries were France and Britain.
In what year did the British begin the Acadian Expulsion?
1755
What was the Louisbourg Fortress used for?
It was used as a military fortress to defend the French colony.
Why did the British build the Halifax Fortress?
The British built it to protect the Halifax harbor and prevent French attacks.
Which country controlled the 13 Colonies before they became independent?
The British
What was the name of the war fought between Britain and France from 1756 to 1763?
The war was called the Seven Years’ War (also known as the French and Indian War).
What did the British fear the Acadians might do during the war?
The British feared that the Acadians might help the French during the French and Indian War.
What year was the Louisbourg Fortress captured by the British?
The British captured it in 1758 during the Seven Years’ War.
In what year was Halifax established as a British settlement?
Halifax was established in 1749.
What is the name of the modern-day country that was once the 13 Colonies?
the modern-day country is the United States.
What was the main reason France and Britain wanted to control North America?
Both countries wanted control of land for trade routes, fishing rights, and natural resources.
Where were many Acadians sent after being expelled from their homes?
Many Acadians were sent to the 13 Colonies, and some moved to Louisiana (later known as Cajuns).
Who built the Louisbourg Fortress?
The French built it to protect their fishing industry and trade routes.
What was one reason Halifax was an important location during the British-French wars?
Halifax was important during the British-French wars because it was a major port and military base.
Which two major countries were fighting for control of North America during the 1700s?
The two countries fighting for control were France and Britain.
What was the name of the area that both France and Britain wanted to control, where the Acadians lived?
The area they wanted to control was called Acadia (and the rest of northeastern North America).
What was the main reason for the Acadian Expulsion?
The British wanted to remove the Acadians because they feared they might support the French in the ongoing war.
Why was Louisbourg so important to the French?
Louisbourg was very important to the French because it was a key defense
What happened to the Halifax Fortress after the wars?
After the wars, the Halifax Fortress remained as a historic site and military base, but it was later open to visitors.
What was one reason the 13 Colonies wanted to separate from Britain?
The 13 Colonies wanted to separate from Britain mainly due to taxation
What happened to the Louisbourg Fortress after it was captured by the British?
After the British captured Louisbourg, they took control of the fortress and kept it until the end of the war.