Expulsion of the Acadians

  • Treaty of Utrecht

    According to The Canadian Encyclopedia, it was an agreement between Britain and France. They passed Acadia to Britain, France kept part of it (modern New Brunswick).
  • Acadians Refuse to Take an Oath

    Quoted from TVOLearn, Britain asked Acadians to take a loyalty oath to the British, but they refused. They did not want to get in the middle of a French and British war.
  • Paul Mascarene Tries to Settle Acadian Disputes

    Paul Mascarene, a french-born british military officer & soldier. He was sent to Acadia to settle disputes between the British and French, but his attempts were unsuccessful.
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    The Fortress of Louisbourg

    On the Gulf of the St. Lawrence river, the French built the Fortress of Louisbourg as a military and naval area. However, it became a commerce and trade area for the French.
  • British Build Their Own Fortress

    British built their own fortress and brought in army and settlers to Nova Scotia in an attempt to outnumber the French Acadians.
  • The British Become Worried About the Acadians' Loyalty

    The British were become increasingly concerned about the Acadians and their loyalty to them.