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Acadian Colony
The Acadian colony was originally established by the French. -
Treaty of Utrecht
Acadians became British subjects and those who wanted to side with the French were given a year to leave. -
Britan take over
Britain asked Acadians to take a loyalty oath to the British, but they refused. They did not want to get in the middle of a French and British war. -
Paul Mascarene
Paul Mascarene (military officer, French born, British solider) was sent to settle disputes in Acadia between the French and British but was unsuccessful. -
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Fortress of Louisbourg
The French built the Fortress of Louisbourg as a military and naval area on the Gulf of the St. Lawrence River. It became an area of commerce and trade for the French. -
British settlers in Nova Scotia
British built their own fortress and brought in army and settlers to Nova Scotia in an attempt to outnumber the French Acadians. -
The British's Concern About The Acadian Loyalty
The British were becoming increasingly concerned about the Acadians and their loyalty to them.
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