History of the Acadians
Acadia viewed from a historical point of view
History of the Acadians
The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the descendants of 17th and 18th century French settlers in parts of Acadia (French: Acadie) in the northeastern region of North America comprising what is now the Canadian Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, the Gaspé peninsula in eastern Québec, and the Kennebec River in southern Maine. The settlers whose descendants became Acadians primarily came from the southwestern and northern regions of France, historically known as Occitania and Normandy. Historically, the Acadians have been associated with the first settlers of Poitou, Angoumois, Aunis and Saintonge, however recent genealogical research has shown that many also came from northern France, from provinces such as Normandy and Brittany. Today, due to assimilation, some Acadians may share other ethnic ancestries as well, notably Irish. The history of the Acadians was significantly influenced by the six colonial wars that took place in Acadia during the 17th...
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