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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
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?
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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?
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What term is used to describe Acadians who settled in Louisiana?
What term is used to describe Acadians who settled in Louisiana?
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What is the name of the Acadian deportation?
What is the name of the Acadian deportation?
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What was the reaction of the English colonists when the Acadians arrived?
What was the reaction of the English colonists when the Acadians arrived?
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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?
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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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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.
