Lesson 2: Acadians and the War

Where did the Acadians live?

Who were the Acadians?

• Descendants of early French colonists

• Descendants of early British colonists

• A group of First Nations peoples

• People who worked for the Acadia Trading Company

Why were the British worried about the Acadians living in Nova Scotia?

• They were trained soldiers and regularly attacked British forts

• They were allied with the Spanish

• They were of French origin and could potentially side with the French in case of conflict.
• They were too wealthy and the British wanted to confiscate their assets

What was the ultimatum the British gave to the Acadians?

• Swear allegiance to the British Crown or be deported
• Join the British military or be deported
• Pay a large sum of money or be deported
• Convert to British religion or be deported

Where did deported Acadians end up? (Check all that apply)

• Louisiana

• The 13 Colonies

• Europe

• The Caribbean