Acadian Deportation

Why did Britain and France fight over Acadia?

• cod, access to St. Lawrence River, good farm land

• Because they were at war

• Because they were Protestant and Catholic

What was Acadia known for?

• Being French

• Being Catholic

• farming and fishing

After the Treaty of Utrecht, who had control of Acadia?

• France

• Britain

• Canada

Why were the Acadians asked to sign an oath of loyalty to Britain?

• Because the British wanted their land

• In case they went to war with France, Britain wanted the Acadians to fight with the British

Did the Acadians sign the Oath of Loyalty?

• Yes

• No

Why didn't they sign the Oath of Loyalty

• They never had to in the past

• They couldn't read English

• They were angry

Why were the Acadians deported? Choose the two best answers.

• Because they wouldn't sign the oath of loyalty

• The British wanted their land for English settlers

• The British were afraid they would side with the French in the upcoming conflicts.

Where were the Acadians sent? Choose all the correct answers.

• The Thirteen Colonies

• Louisiana

• France

• Russia

• The Caribbean

Did the Acadians ever return?

• Yes, some did after five years.

• Never.