History Timeline

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  • Champlain, Poutrincourt, and De Monts created a French settlement

    Champlain, Poutrincourt, and De Monts created a French settlement
    Champlain, Poutrincourt, and De Monts created a French settlement on Ste. Croix Island and after that, one in Port Royal from 1603 to 1607. The settlement was left behind when the French king ended their monopoly.
  • Colonists arrive in Port Royale

    In 1611 colonists came to Port Royale.
  • Port Royale was Attacked

    Port Royale was attacked by captain Samuel Argall with Jamestown, Virginia. The aftermath was that Acadia had been taken over by the English
  • The Company of 100 Associates was created

    The Company of 100 Associates (The Company of New France) was given a monopoly for fur trade in New France. As well, the St. Lawrence region became a prosperous fur trading area.
  • William Alexander tried to create a Scottish settlement in Acadia

    William Alexander tried to create a Scottish settlement in Acadia called New Scotland, which is now known as Nova Scotia.
  • The English took over The St. Lawrence

    The English took over The St. Lawrence
    The English took over the St. Lawrence region.
  • The French got Acadia back

    The French got Acadia back because of the peace settlement after the war with England and France. 300 French people went to Acadia to settle.
  • Port Royale became a major settlement area.

    Port Royale and Quebec became a major place to settle.
  • The Company of Habitants gained control of fur trade

    The Company of Habitants (settlers of New France) were given control of fur trade from The Company of 100 Associates.
  • The English re-attacked Port Royale

    The English re-attacked Port Royale and captured the French settlements near the Bay of Fundy. They also took over southern Acadia.
  • The Treaty of Westminster returned the French settlements

    The Treaty of Westminster returned the French settlements to Acadia.
  • The French goverment gained control of New France

    The French goverment gained control of New France
    The French goverment gained control of New France.