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Treaty of Utrecht is signed
Treaty of Utrecht is signed, ending the War of Spanish Succession, and making the Acadians permanent British subjects. -
Work starts on Fortress Louisbourg
In 1719, work began on Fortress Louisbourg to protect France’s interests. It was to become one of the busiest ports on the Atlantic coast. -
Fortress Louisbourg falls
The French Fortress fall to the hands of the British. The British/Acadian tension grows. -
Fortress Louisbourg is returned to the French
the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapel returns Louisbourg to the French. -
Halifax is established
Halifax is established in Nova Scotia and created a solid British colonization on the Atlantic coast. Many Acadians lived there. -
French and Indian war starts
French and Indian war starts in North America. -
Nova Scota Acadians are deported
John Winslow and British governor Charles Lawrence decide to deport the Acadians. -
the Deportaion continues
the Deportation of the Acadians continues and the remaining Acadians who fled to French colonies such as Louisbourg, are rounded up and sent to France. -
Acadians are allowed to return
British authorities allowed Acadians to return in small isolated groups. Some ended up in Nova Scota and the Cape Breton Islands. others ended up in Newfoundlad and the West Indies. -
Some Acadians move to Louisiana
From about 3,000 Acadians traveled from France to settle in Louisiana. (their descendants are known as the Cajuns)
