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Nova Scotia and Acadia, 1744 to 1763. King George’s War, 1744 to 1748. European war (War of Austrian Succession) Major events: - Attack at Canso, May 24, 1744 - Attack at Annapolis Royal, July 12-16, 1744 - Second Attack at Annapolis Royal - Surrender of Louisbourg, June 16, 1745 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Nova Scotia and Acadia,1744 to 1763
King George’s War, 1744 to 1748
• European war (War of Austrian Succession)
• Major events: - Attack at Canso, May 24, 1744 - Attack at Annapolis Royal, July 12-16, 1744 - Second Attack at Annapolis Royal - Surrender of Louisbourg, June 16, 1745
• Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748
Halifax
• British objectives, from 1748• The establishment of Halifax, 1749• Early difficulties• The New England influence• The legislative assembly• The Halifax Gazette
1750 to 1756:Growing Tensions
• Fort Beausejours• Fort Lawrence• The Oath of Allegiance issue • Limitations on Acadian freedoms
1754 to 1763:Deportation
• The French and Indian War• Acadians during the war• The decision for deportation, July
1755 • Deportations
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