Historical Events tagged with "charles lawrence"
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Forceful Deportation of Acadians Begins
Under the command of Charles Lawrence, British authorities initiated the forceful deportation of the Acadian population from Nova Scotia. This operation involved rounding up Acadians, who had settled in the region for generations, and transporting them to various locations, including the Thirteen Colonies and France. The deportations arose from a growing anti-French sentiment amid the subsequent escalating tensions of the French and Indian War, compelling the British to eliminate potential sources of rebellion or insurrection among the Acadians.
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