Quiz D'Histoir Acadiens et Nouvelle-France Flashcards
What Colony are the Acadians?
2nd French colony
Where is Acadia now?
Nova Scotia
Why was Acadia easy to attack?
- They had no military defences (The King of France wanted to focus on New-France)
- It’s able to be attacked from multiple sides
What relations did the Acadians have with the First Nations?
They were located near the Mi’ kmaqs
What did the Acadians work for?
They worked hard on un système de digues (dams to control the water and fishing for their part of the earth) with des aboiteaux. This system provided fertility so they could easily grow crops.
In 1694, where were the attacks on New-France?
Port Royal
Canso
English, Fish
Annopolis
English
Louisbourg
French
What year is Acadia?
1713-1748
What were the Acadians called after being transported?
Cadians, then Cajuns
Order where each Acadians went
13 colonies, France, French Colonies, Nova Scotia, England
Mother Country
France
Babies
America/Canada
Who are always at war?
France and England/United Kingdom
Who’s part of the UK?
Scotland, Ireland, Wales
First war
War of 100 years (Actually 116)
Peace:1713, Treaty D’Utrecht
2nd War
The Succession of Austria
Peace: Treaty of d’Aix la Chapelle Français
Only Country who doesn’t speak Spanish in spain
Portigal
Where did England go?
New York + James Town/Charleston
Where did Portugal go?
Brasil
Where did France go?
North America
How many Acadians were transported?
5000 (1730) 10000 (1750)
What war was with French to take over Spain?
The Spanish War of Succession
What did the English win?
Acadia, Guadeloupe, Martinique
Why did France leave Acadia?
For Sugar in G/M
In 1713, Acadia became what?
English Colony
What did Charles Lawrence make the Acadians sign?
They had to be neutral during war time (Didn’t work the 2nd time)
When was the deportation of Acadians?
1755
What were the consequences for the Micmacs?
They were in hiding in Nova Scotia
Why were most Acadians sent to English Colonies?
Because they wanted to convert them to be English and force them to be Catholic
What troubles did Acadians face while at sea?
Many deaths, families were seprated
Once arrived, what other challenges did Acadians face?
They were French, so they didn’t know too much English, different religions
Why weren’t England/Other Colonies good for the Acadians?
Religion, Language, they thought they were menaces
