THE FIGHT FOR AN EMPIRE (1604-1713) 

The 17th century saw one hundred years of war between the British and the French, with both sides taking turns being either victorious or vanquished. Here we see French soldiers boarding a ship just ahead of advancing British troops.  Caught between two military giants, the Acadian settlers were soon to have their tranquil lifestyle destroyed forever.

LEAVE OUR HOMES?  HELL NO!! 

During the final years of British suppression of the Acadian family unit, harsh tactics were used to subdue these stubborn settlers. Even after being driven from their homes and fleeing to the woods, they would return later.  Over and over this process was repeated until finally permanent guards were posted at each home forcing its inhabitants to live for an extended period in the unsheltered wilderness.

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