Consequently. by 1730. all Acadians were compelled to swear an oath that gave their allegiance to the British. but the oath further forced them to agree to bear arms against the French or Indians. However. in 1794 when the French and Indian War broke out. the majority of Acadians refused and disregarded this commitment to fight the French. Consequently. the British deported these Acadians. more than 10.000 strong. who would not commit their loyalty to the British Crown. The King of France encouraged the displaced French citizens to ultimately settle in Louisiana. These thousands of Acadians exiled from Nova Scotia 21/2 centuries ago are the ancestors of many of todays French Acadian. or Cajun. citizens in Louisiana.
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