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What kind of people were the Acadians? (Think about their language.)
What kind of people were the Acadians? (Think about their language.)
French-speaking
Why did The British deport the Acadians?
Why did The British deport the Acadians?
The British decided to deport the Acadians because they were worried the Acadians would side with the French during the next war and because they wanted to promote British immigration to Nova Scotia.
How many Acadians were deported? (This was out of the 13,000 who lived in the region.)
How many Acadians were deported? (This was out of the 13,000 who lived in the region.)
10,000
What is the Seven Years' War also known as?
What is the Seven Years' War also known as?
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The British and French had different priorities in this war?
The British and French had different priorities in this war?
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Who had superior resources in fighting the war?
Who had superior resources in fighting the war?
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Where is the name for the British side in this war located?
Where is the name for the British side in this war located?
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How many British soldiers did the Thirteen Colonies have?
How many British soldiers did the Thirteen Colonies have?
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Study Notes
The Deportant of the Acadians - 1755
- Acadians were French-speaking people living in Nova Scotia.
- The British decided to deport the Acadians.
- The British were worried the Acadians would side with the French.
- 10,000 out of 13,000 Acadians were deported, mostly to the Thirteen Colonies.
The Start of the Seven Year War (1756-1763)
- The Seven Years War or War of Conquest officially started in 1756.
- The French and British had different priorities during this war:
- The French wanted to expand their territory in Europe and focused mostly on winning the European war. They offered very little help to New France.
- British wanted to win the war in Europe as well as the war in North America. They send massive reinforcements to defeat the French in North America.
Item Comparison: New France vs Thirteen Colonies
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Description
This quiz explores the deportation of the Acadians in 1755 and the events leading up to the Seven Years War. Understand the reasons behind the deportation and the differing strategies of the French and British during the war. Test your knowledge about New France and the Thirteen Colonies' military comparisons.
