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