Acadian Migration

Based on source 1, why were the Acadians forced to leave their country?

• They would not fight for the French.

• They would not fight for the British.

• They spoke French.

• They were fighting everyone.

Where were the Acadians sent to live according to source 1?

• Louisiana

• The 13 colonies

• Canada

• France

According to source 1, the Acadians left for a positive reason. They wanted a new life.

• true

• false

Why were the people of Maryland angry at the Acadians?

• They were French.

• They ruined their homes.

• They invaded their colony.

• They were mean.

Based on source 3, what was the reason the Acadians left the colonies?

• They were poor and homeless.

• The colonies made them leave.

• They spoke French.

• They wanted a better life.

According to source 3, where were the Acadians sent?

• Texas

• Louisiana

• Maryland

• France

• Canada

Based on source 3, did the Acadians leave for a positive or negative reason?

• They left for a positive reason. They wanted a better life.

• They left for a positive reason. They were offered gold in Louisiana.

• They left for a negative reason. They were forced to leave the colonies.

• They left for a negative reason. They were slaves in Louisiana.

Based on source 4, why did the Spanish want the Acadians to move to Louisiana?

• They wanted to populate Louisiana with people who were similar to them.

• They wanted to use them as slaves.

• They had livestock and farming tools they could use.

• They were Catholic.

What were the Acadians given in order to move to Louisiana based on source 4?

• houses

• livestock

• farming tools

• land grants

• money

According to source 4, the Acadians migrated for positive reasons. They were given incentives to come to Louisiana, so they chose to come.

• true

• false