GL8CEvent71st Acadian elected to Nova Scotia Legislative Assemblyg Nova ScotiaCNote>Simon d'Entremont was elected in 1836 and took office in 1837.OQuinpool. John. First Things in Acadia. Halifax: First Things Publishers, 1936.1st Acadian lieutenant-governor@ HeIn 1945 Joseph-Alphonse Bernard of Prince Edward Island became the first Acadian lieutenant-governor.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.1st Acadian PremierPrince Edward IslandKIn 1917, Aubin-Edmond Arsenault is elected premier of Prince Edward Island.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.1st dykes constructed in AcadiačDyking is what made the Acadians different from any other settlers. Instead of clearing the "higher" forested land of trees, the Acadians "reclaimed" the fertile lower lands using dykes.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992..1st French-language newspaper in the MaritimesShediac, New Brunswick3Le Moniteur Acadien was the name of this newspaper.]Griffiths, Naomi. The Acadians: Creation of a People. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., 1973%1st French-language study of Acadians7FranceXThe first French-language study of the Acadians was undertaken by Edme Rameau of France.KAcadia. The Canadian Encyclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1995.1st Lighthouse built in Canadas Louisbourg`The lighthouse was 66 feet high. It was first lit April 1, 1734 and had a coal-burning lantern.OQuinpool. John. First Things in Acadia. Halifax: First Things Publishers, 1936.1st settlers arrive from FrancegZ Ile St. CroixFrench settlers under de Monts and Samuel de Champlain arrive in the Annaplis basin and settle on an island at the mouth of the St. Croix River.KAcadia. The Canadian Encyclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1996."Acadia captured by Robert SedgwickAPort Royal, La Have and a fort at the mouth of the St. John RiverThe British, led by Robert Sedgewick from Boston easily capture the posts at Port Royal, La Have and a fort at the mouth of the St. John River.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981. Acadia namedCThe name Arcadia was given to the area around the coast of Delaware by Giovanni de Verrazzano. The name mistakenly appeared on maps of the Maritimes and eventually the "r" disappeared.KAcadia. The Canadian Encyclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1996.2Acadian lawyer appointed senator for New BrunswickP New BrunswickMThis senator, Pascal Poirier, was always know as the Senator of the Acadians.YGriffiths, Naomi. The Acadians: Creation of a People. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1973.*Acadian population rises from 2500 to 8000G)Acadia:Moody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto: Grolier Ltd., 1981.%Acadian refusal of Oath of Allegiance11The Acadians once again are willing to swear an oath of neutrality (as they did before), but this time the British are not willing to accept it.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.+Acadians permitted to return to Nova Scotia> Nova ScotiaRPermission to return was still based on Swearing an Oath of Allegiance to Britain.YGriffiths, Naomi. The Acadians: Creation of a People. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1973.Acadians re-settle at Cheticamp\XjCheticamp. N.S.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.Acadians re-settle at ClarerDClarerClare was divided amongst Acadian transients at Annaplis Royal. Most had originally been from the Port Royal area.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.Acadians return to PubnicoAPubnicoNine Acadian families re-settled here. Their family names were: d'Entrement, Amirault, Belliveau, Mius, Duon (now spelled d'Eon). Most present-day inhabitants are descendants.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.Arrival of Marc LescarbotP] Port RoyalMarc Lescarbot was both poet and lawyer. He spent most of his life in Acadia and his diaries have been a mojor source of information about the French settlers.YGriffiths, Naomi. The Acadians: Creation of a People. Toronto: McGraw-Hill ryerson, 1973.Back to Port Royalč Port RoyalHThe French focus for settlement switches from La Have back to Port RoyalDMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Beaubassin foundedl BeaubassinRThis village, founded by Jacques Bourgeois (a doctor) is near present-day Amherst.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.$Capture of Louisbourg by the English#%Louisbourg, Isle Royale (Cape Breton)CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Charles de la Tour diesܲAcadiaCMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.College Sainte-Anne established7In 1977 the name was changed to Universite Sainte-Anne.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.De Monts' monopoly cancelled^6Moody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: 1981.Deportation of the Acadians1;On August 7, 1755 the British began to round up the Acadians for the purposes of deportation. The actual expulsion began in September of that year and continued for several more years.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.English attacked at Fort Anne Fort AnneiAlthough it was the Native People who attacked the fort, it was suspected that the Acadians were helping.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981."English change name to Nova ScotiarKAcadia. The Canadian Encyclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1995.$English repeatedly attack Port RoyalZ Port RoyalCMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.(Final surrender of Acadia to the English  Port RoyalCMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.4Fortress Louisbourg becomes a National Historic Site(Louisbourg, N.S.eIn 1961 Parks Canada began reconstruction of the fortress which was destroyed by the British in 1758.QLouisbourg. The Canadian Enclclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland and Stewart, 1995.French in-fighting over AcadiačAcadiaPDuring this time the French fought amongst themselves for control over the area.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.'French settlers arrive at La Have, N.S. La Have, N.S.aSettlers from France under Isaac de Razilly settle at what is now know as La Have in Nova Scotia.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.-French-English struggle for control of Acadia>g8 Port RoyalThe English from Jamestown, Virginia attack. This marked the beginning of the struggle between the French and English for control of Acadia.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981)Ft. Anne becomes a National Historic SiteAnnapolis Royal, N.S.QLouisbourg. The Canadian Enclclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland and Stewart, 1995.*Grand Pre becomes a National Historic SiteW Grand PreThe church at Grand Pre was re-built in 1922 as a monument to the Acadians. The constructin date of the original church in Grand Pre is unknown. The church, as well as all the other buildings in the community, was burned after the expulsion in 1755.QGrand Pre National Historic Site. Brochure. Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1998.Grand Pre founded Grand Pre)Grand Pre was founded by Pierre Melanson.oRoss, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians of Nova Scotia: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.Habitation is reconstructedZ8 Port Royal@Habitationis reconstructed and becomes a National Historic Site.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.-Halifax established as capital of Nova ScotiaG)HalifaxCMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.'La Sangouine created by Antoine MailletfCMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Life of Charles Lawrence58Charles Lawrence was the man who ordered the expulsion of the Acadians. He was appointed lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia in 1754.:Moody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Life of Edward CornwallisOEdward Cornwallis was governor of Nova Scotia from 1749 - 1752. Cornwallis founded Halifax in an effort to strengthen the British position.:Moody, The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.L'Ordre de Bon Temps foundedA] Port RoyalThis was the first social club in North America and was founded by Samuel de Champlain. It now has successors and lunch clubs all over North America. It was originally limited to 15 members.OQuinpool. John. First Things in Acadia. Halifax: First Things Publishers, 1936.,New Brunswick Acadians win the right to voteN New BrunswickKAcadia. The Canadian Encyclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1995.-Nova Scotia Acadians regain the right to voteYb Nova ScotiaGAcadia. Canadian Encyclopdeia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1995.Oath of Neutrality +AcadiaEUnder Governor Richard Phillips, most Acadians swore an Oath of Neutrality (rather than an oath of unconditional loyalty) to Britian. The difference between the two was the refusal of the Acadians to promise to bear arms in support of Britain. Phillips accepted this modified oath but did not inform Britain of the change.BAcadia. The Encyclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1996.0Pelagie-La-Charrette wins French literary award.lqYThe award is for the story of a woman's ten-year trek back to Acadia after the expulsion.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Poem "Evangeline" publishedGHenry Wadsworth Longfellow publishes his now-famous poem, "Evangeline".CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Poutrincourt comes to Acadiab Port RoyalCMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.(Prince Edward Island Acadians could voteלAs well as Acadians from PEI acheiving the right to vote, it was now possible for Acadians in all three Maritime provinces to be elected to the legislature.KAcadia. The Canadian Encyclopedia Plus, CD-ROM. McClelland & Stewart, 1995.7Roman Catholics given political rights in the Maritimesjל Maritimes_As of this date, Roman Catholics could both vote and run for political office in the Maritimes.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Settlement moves to Port Royal[ Port RoyalAfter a harsh winter (and a bad experience with scurvy) that killed 35 of the original settlers, the group moved to the shore and built a fort at Port Royal. CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Siege of Ft. Beausejour11Ft. BeausejourCMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.St. Mary's Church builtChurch Point, N.S.dSt. Mary's Church had the highest wooden steeple in North America. It was built by Leo P. Melanson.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle'{By this treaty, Cape Breton (and Louisbourg) was returned to the French. The rest of Nova Scotia remained a British colony.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Treaty of BredaIThis Treaty, between France and England, gave Acadia back to the French. It wasn't until 1670 that the actual exchange of control took place in Acadia.CMoody, Barry M. The Acadians. Toronto, Ontario: Grolier Ltd., 1981.Treaty of UtrechtYAcadia was renamed Nova Scotia. The area given to the English did not include what we know as Cape Breton, so at this time the French started construction of Lousibourg. By this treaty, the Acadians could stay on their land, exercise their religion (as permitted by the laws of Britain), but could not vote, hold public office, or join the army.`Ross, Sally & Alphonse Deveau. The Acadians: Past and Present. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1992.