Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador
100
What is French
The first European settlers of the region called Acadia spoke this language.
100
What is star shaped forts
This shape fort was considered to be much easier to defend during wars because of its pointed corners.
100
What is the British
Prince Edward Island was originally under French control, but later became controlled by the _______.
100
What is harvest and dry fish.
During the 1500s and 1600s, migratory fishers from Europe sailed to Newfoundland and Labrador each spring to do what?
200
What is Port-Royal
In the 1600s, Acadians settled in Chignecto Bay, as well as this Nova Scotian area.
200
What is Fort Beausejour
The French built this French named fort in New Brunswick
200
What is Louisbourg
Acadian farmers were encouraged to move to Ile Saint-Jean to produce food for this location.
200
What is trapped building boats
In the winter, settlers would do this in order to earn a living.
300
What is marshlands
This type of area were drained and became a source of rich, fertile soil for growing crops.
300
What is Fort Cumberland
In 1755, Fort Beausejour was captured by the British, who renamed it to Fort ___________.
300
What is France
Once Prince Edward Island was under British rule, most settlers were deported to this country.
300
What is sheltered harbours and beaches
Early settlers would choose locations such as these to make it easier for them to live.
400
What is artifacts
These items were found left behind from early settlers to help us understand their past history.
400
What is the mouth harp
This artifact is a type of instrument made of flexible meta or bamboo reed attached to a frame and is plucked with the finger to produce a note.
400
What is the soldiers were poorly paid as well as unfit living conditions
What two problems did a lot of soldiers from this area face?
400
What is poor quality of soil and cool weather
Early settlers faced these challenges while trying to earn a living in Newfoundland and Labrador
500
What is a dyke
These systems were used to prevent the marshlands from flooding by salt water at high tide.
500
What is ice-creepers
Soldiers from the 1700s attached these iron made items to their feet to help them from slipping on the ice.
500
What is fishing
What was the biggest industry that came from the province of Newfound and Labrador






Early British and French Settlers

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