USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Acadians refused to pledge their allegiance to the British, instead they signed an oath of loyalty in 1727 on the basis of neutrality. They would remain neutral so long as they did not have take up arms against the French or the Mi’kmaq.

Detailed explanation-2: -The military history of the Acadians consisted primarily of militias made up of Acadian settlers who participated in wars against the English (the British after 1707) in coordination with the Wabanaki Confederacy (particularly the Mi’kmaw militias) and French royal forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -They feared it would require them to give up the independence they had begun to enjoy, and that it might one day force them to fight against France. Also, they didn’t want to make promises to a government that they hoped might not be around for long.

Detailed explanation-4: -The fear of an Indian attack was destined on more than one occasion to keep the Acadians loyal to France. On the other hand, the British, while loth to let the Acadians depart, did little to improve their lot. It was a period of great economy in English colonial administration.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Wabanaki Confederacy and Acadians fought against the British Empire in six wars, including the French and Indian Wars, Father Rale’s War and Father Le Loutre’s War, over a period of 75 years.