History of Early Acadia
The colony of Acadia originally belonged to this country
What is France
By becoming loyal to neither France of Britain, the Acadians were freely able to practice .....
The name was given to the Acadians who gave the oath to the British crown.
What is Neutral French
The French Name for the deportation.
What is Le Grand Dérangement
The colony of Acadia formally began in this year
What is 1604
The signing of this treaty meant that Acadians became British subjects
What is Utrecht
This war broke out between England and France and became a reason why the Acadians were deported from Acadia
What is the Seven Years' War
After their expulsion, Acadians were immediately deported to different places. Name one
What is the Thirteen colonies (future U.S.A.) or back to France
This disease, common in many settlers and explorers, killed many of the first Acadians
What is scurvy
Acadia was located on very desirable land. Name one of the reasons why this land was so desirable
What is access to the St. Lawrence River, access to the fur trade routes, or access to cod fishing? In other words natural resources
Immigrants from this area were jealous of the land the Acadians had and were part of the reason the Acadians were deported
What is New England
It was on this date that the order to deport Acadians was delivered by John Winslow
What is September 5th, 1755
Though Acadians were descendants of the French, they also traded good with these people, which upset the French
Who are the British
The oath that the Acadians initially refuse to take after Acadia became British territory.
What is The Oath of Allegiance to the British Crown
This man was sent by the British to Acadia to try and convert the Acadians to a "British way of life"
Who is Paul Mascarne
After their explusion, many Acadians moved to the future United States and settled in this state
What is Louisiana
The colony of Acadia was originally set up in this location before being moved to Port Royal a year later
What is Île Sainte-Croix
After the Treaty of Utrecht, to whom did the Acadians pledge loyalty?
What is no-one
These Indigenous people attacked British settlements on multiple occasions at the request of French missionaries
Who are the Mi'kmaq
This modern day term came from Acadians who settled in Louisiana and brought their traditions, culture, music, language and foods
What is Cajun