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What did Napoleon and the French Revolution have to do with the war of 1812 in Canada?
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When Napoleon crowned himself emporer, and the French Revolution began, it caused much conflict between the French and the British in Canada
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Under what conditions did the war of 1812 start?
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The US declared war on the nearest piece of British territory (British North America) becuase the British shut down crucial trade routes to the US and areas around there
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Define the term "deportation"
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It means to banish someone from their home country and force them to go and live somewhere else
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What was Acadia?
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Acadia was on the St. Lawrence River or modern day Nova Scotia. The name dates back to 1524-1525.
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What was the name of the people who lived in Acadia?
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They were called Acadians
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What were some of the challenges that the people had to face and overcome?
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They had to face starvation, disease in the new place they were forced to live in, they were separated from their families, extreme weather, etc.
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Who led the first French colonists do Acadia, how many colonists were there and when did this happen?
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The first French colonists came in 1604 under the direction of Samuel de Champlain and Pierre Sieurs de Monts. This was Champlain’s second voyage. About 80 colonists came with them.
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What happened to most of the colonists the first winter they were there?
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The first winter was harsh and many of the colonists died of scurvy.
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When did the seven years war end and what did it end with?
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The Seven Years War ended in 1763 and it ended with the Royal Proclamation of 1763
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Who were two very important people during the time of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
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General James Wolfe and Marquis de Montcalm
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