Acadian and British Colonies Quiz

Where did the British build their colonies?

• In what is now the eastern part of the United States

• In the western part of Canada

• In the southern part of South America

• In the northern part of Africa

Why did the British colonies expand faster than Acadia?

• Because of rapidly expanding industries of shipbuilding and tool making

• Because of a larger population

• Because of better weather

• Because of more natural resources

What did the Treaty of Utrecht mean for the Acadians?

• They became British subjects

• They became French citizens

• They were forced to leave North America

• They gained independence

Why did France build the Fortress of Louisbourg?

• As a reaction to losing Acadia

• To protect against pirates

• To store gold

• To serve as a trading post

What does the trading relationship between the Acadians and New Englanders show about their economies?

• They relied on each other for goods they could not produce themselves

• They were completely independent

• They only traded with France

• They did not need any outside goods

Why did the British feel justified in constructing a fortress in Halifax?

• They felt threatened and wanted to be prepared for battle.

• They wanted to trade with the Acadians.

• They wanted to build a new city for settlers.

• They wanted to avoid any contact with the French.

How might the development of Halifax and Louisbourg have impacted the Acadians?

• It would have made them feel like they would be caught in the middle if fighting broke out between Britain and France.

• I may have made the Acadians want to join the British army.

• It may have made the Acadians want to move to New England.

• It meant the Acadians would voluntarily give up their land to become missionaries.

Why were the British displeased with the religion of the Acadians?

• The Acadians were Catholics, and the Protestant settlers did not like them.

• The Acadians were Protestants, and the Catholic settlers did not like them.

• The Acadians were Jewish, and the British did not like them.

• The Acadians were Muslim, and the British did not like them.

Which of the following is NOT a reason the British were concerned about the Acadian population?

• The Acadians were building their own army.

• More French soldiers were stationed at Louisbourg.

• The Acadians refused to take an oath of loyalty.

• The British did not like the Acadians’ religion.

What does the treatment of the Acadians by the British suggest about attitudes toward refugees in history?

• Refugees were always welcomed

• Refugees were often seen as a burden and treated poorly

• Refugees were given leadership roles

• Refugees were ignored