Who are the Acadians?
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The Acadians are descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604. Many were deported in 1755 (the Great Expulsion) but later returned.
Study Tip
The Acadians were a group of people who settled in a specific region of Canada, primarily in the Maritime provinces, and have a distinct cultural identity tied to their French heritage. They have a unique history that is closely tied to the early history of French colonization in North America.
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This question is from the Who We Are section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.
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