The capture of Fort Beauséjour, an important French stronghold in Acadia, took place during a period of escalating tensions between British and French colonial interests in North America, a segment of the larger French and Indian War. The fort was located at the entrance of the Bay of Fundy and was crucial for controlling access to the rich fisheries and trade routes in the area. Leading up to the confrontation, the British aimed to diminish French influence in the region and secure their own territorial claims. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Monckton, commanding a force of about 3,000 troops, mounted a siege against the fort in early June. The defense was led by French forces under the command of Major Joseph de Jumonville and populated primarily by Acadian militia. On June 16, 1755, after several weeks of bombardment and diminishing supplies, the French forces at Fort Beauséjour surrendered to the British. This significant military victory for the British not only resulted in the capture of the fort but also set the stage for a dramatic change in the lives of the Acadian people. Following the surrender, many Acadians were forcibly removed from their lands and homes, marking the beginning of what would become known as the Great Expulsion. The British considered the Acadians a potential security threat given their allegiance to the French, leading to widespread deportations and the scattering of this community to various locations, including the British colonies in the Caribbean and even other parts of North America. This military encounter was pivotal in the shifting power dynamics of 18th-century North America.