Acadians

The Acadians: The Great Upheaval

The Acadians were French settlers who lived in Acadia. Today this area is part of Nova Scotia in Canada. Beginning in 1755, Acadians were sent away by the British. The Acadians brought their language, religion, traditions, music and ways of living to their new homes. The first Acadian families arrived in Louisiana in 1764, settling near the Atchafalaya swamp.

What was the Great Upheaval?

• the Acadians giving their land to the British so they could find a new home

• the removal of Acadians from their homeland

• the punishment of the Acadians for speaking French

• the Acadians leaving Nova Scotia because they did not have the resources they needed to survive

The Acadians: The Great Upheaval

The Acadians were French settlers who lived in Acadia. Today this area is part of Nova Scotia in Canada. Beginning in 1755, Acadians were sent away by the British. The Acadians brought their language, religion, traditions, music and ways of living to their new homes. The first Acadian families arrived in Louisiana in 1764, settling near the Atchafalaya swamp.

 Which statement best explains how the Acadians felt about leaving Canada?

• The Acadians were excited for their new adventure.

• The Acadians were ready to live in a new place.

• The Acadians were upset about leaving their home.

• The Acadians were not bothered by leaving Canada

Why did the Acadians settle near the Atchafalaya swamp?

• to create a new form of government 

• to be able to settle in an area that nobody else wanted to settle

• to use their skills and the natural resources available in that area

• to be able to settle in an area that had the same religion they had in their homeland

How does the Louisiana Acadian flag reflect the unique culture in Louisiana?

• It represents two countries that influenced the Acadians.

• The blue background represents water.

• It represents the Acadians being sent out of Acadia.

• The three parts represent Louisiana as the third state.

What happened in 1755?

• The Acadians were not allowed to speak French.

• The Acadians created the Louisiana Acadian flag.

• The Acadians were forced to leave their homes.

• The Acadians settled near New Orleans.

What are two ways the Cajun culture still influences Louisiana today?

•  People of Louisiana continue to eat sausage and crawfish.

• People of Louisiana continue to enjoy Cajun music and festivals. 

• People of Louisiana continue to use mud and moss to construct homes

• People of Louisiana continue to get punished for speaking French in school. 

Which two natural resources did the Acadians use from the Atchafalaya swamp?

• natural gas

• coal

• wildlife

• seafood

• oil

What are two reasons the Acadians settled near the Atchafalaya swamp

• The waterways were their highways.

• They settled for the natural resources available in the area.

• They wanted to farm the land

• They wanted to be closer to their families.