Control of Acadia: A Historical Quiz

Who were the three main groups interested in controlling Acadia during the late 1600s?

• France, Britain, and the Iroquois

• France, Britain, and the Mi’kmaq

• France, Spain, and the Mi’kmaq

• Britain, Spain, and the Iroquois

What was the Mi’kmaq's name for their homeland?

• Acadia

• Mi’kma’ki

• New France

• Nova Scotia

How did the Mi’kmaq generally view their relationship with the French settlers?

• As conquerors

• As allies

• As enemies

• As neutral parties

What was the Treaty of Utrecht?

• An agreement that ended the War of the Spanish Succession

• A treaty that established French control over Acadia

• A peace agreement between the Mi’kmaq and the British

• A trade agreement between France and Britain

What was the British requirement for the Acadians in 1730?

• To leave Acadia

• To take an oath of neutrality

• To convert to Protestantism

• To pay taxes to Britain

Why did the British decide to deport the Acadians in 1755?

• The Acadians refused to convert to Protestantism

• The Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to Britain

• The Acadians were outnumbering the British settlers

• The Acadians were attacking British settlements

What was the impact of the Great Deportation on the Mi’kmaq people?

• They gained more land

• They lost friends and family

• They formed an alliance with the British

• They were unaffected

What was the strategic importance of Acadia for France and Britain?

• It was a major trading hub

• It was a base for attacking each other and protecting colonies

• It was rich in gold and silver

• It had a large population of skilled workers

What did the Acadians build to prevent the ocean from flooding their farms?

• Canals

• Dikes

• Walls

• Bridges

What was the name of the military base France built in 1720 on Cape Breton Island?

• Halifax

• Louisbourg

• Quebec

• Montreal