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Giovanni da Verrazzano explored the Atlantic coast of North America and gave the name "Archadia" to the region her explored.
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On 1605, Port Royal was established in the shore of Nova Scotia by the French. Port Royal became the capital of Acadia afterwards, and Acadia was born.
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In 1621, the English government captured Acadia and changed Acadia's name to Nova Scotia.
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The French chased off the British, letting the French take control of Acadia once more.
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Acadia was once again captured by the British.
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Through "The Treaty of Ryswick", France was yet again able to take control of Acadia. But this would be the last time.
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The British attacked with 36 ships and 2000 men, forcing Port Royal to surrender. Port Royal was destroyed.
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Acadia signed a peact treaty proclaiming their loss to the British. They were now under British rule.
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After 45 years of Acadia under British commands, the British expelled over 10 000 Acadians from their land, forcing them to move to other places. Acadia turned into a wasteland.