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On what date did the deportation of Acadians take place in Grand-Pré?
On what date did the deportation of Acadians take place in Grand-Pré?
September 5, 1755
What meeting place did John Winslow call to announce the deportation of the Acadians?
What meeting place did John Winslow call to announce the deportation of the Acadians?
The local church
The British Crown claimed ownership of the Acadians' homes during the deportation.
The British Crown claimed ownership of the Acadians' homes during the deportation.
True (A)
What was the primary cause of death for many Acadian deportees traveling by ship?
What was the primary cause of death for many Acadian deportees traveling by ship?
What is the name of the region that some Acadians made their way to after they were deported?
What is the name of the region that some Acadians made their way to after they were deported?
What term is used to describe Acadians who settled in Louisiana?
What term is used to describe Acadians who settled in Louisiana?
What is the name of the Acadian deportation?
What is the name of the Acadian deportation?
What was the reaction of the English colonists when the Acadians arrived?
What was the reaction of the English colonists when the Acadians arrived?
Why do you think the English colonists treated the Acadians the way they did?
Why do you think the English colonists treated the Acadians the way they did?
How are refugees typically treated today in Canada, the US, and around the world?
How are refugees typically treated today in Canada, the US, and around the world?
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What was the Acadian Deportation?
What was the Acadian Deportation?
The forced removal of the Acadian people from their homes in Nova Scotia by British forces in 1755.
Why were the Acadians deported?
Why were the Acadians deported?
The Acadians, a French-speaking population in Nova Scotia, refused to swear allegiance to the British Crown. They were considered a potential threat during the French and Indian War.
What happened to the Acadians after the deportation?
What happened to the Acadians after the deportation?
The Acadians were forced to leave their homes and were transported to various locations, including the Thirteen Colonies and France.
What were the conditions on the ships during the deportation?
What were the conditions on the ships during the deportation?
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What did the British do to the Acadian homes and possessions?
What did the British do to the Acadian homes and possessions?
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How were the Acadians received by the colonists in New England?
How were the Acadians received by the colonists in New England?
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Why weren't the Acadians welcomed by the colonists in New England?
Why weren't the Acadians welcomed by the colonists in New England?
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Where did some Acadians relocate to?
Where did some Acadians relocate to?
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What is the origin of the term "Cajun"?
What is the origin of the term "Cajun"?
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What did the Cajuns bring with them to Louisiana?
What did the Cajuns bring with them to Louisiana?
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What was the lasting impact of the Acadian deportation?
What was the lasting impact of the Acadian deportation?
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What was one consequence of the Acadian deportation?
What was one consequence of the Acadian deportation?
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What is a lesson we can learn from the Acadian deportation?
What is a lesson we can learn from the Acadian deportation?
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Study Notes
Acadian Deportation
- In 1755, in Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia, John Winslow ordered the deportation of Acadians
- Acadians were forcibly removed from their land and homes
- British soldiers expelled them, taking their property
- Acadians were placed aboard British ships, transported to the Thirteen Colonies or France
- Homes were burned and property seized
- Many Acadians died during the journey due to illness and starvation; at least one ship sank.
- Families were separated
- Acadian arrival in the Thirteen Colonies was met with indifference and lack of support. Acadians were not welcomed and saw themselves as unwanted refugees.
Acadian Settlement in the South
- Some Acadians traveled south to Louisiana.
- They felt more at ease with Louisiana residents owing to shared cultural roots.
- The term 'Cajun' originates from these Acadian settlers.
- They brought their rich cultural traditions to the region.
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Explore the history of the Acadian deportation in 1755, where many were forcibly removed from their homes in Nova Scotia. Discover their journey, the hardships they faced, and how they eventually settled in Louisiana, becoming known as 'Cajuns', while preserving their rich cultural traditions.
