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Allegiance Decree
- When
- 23 June 1713
- Where
- Nova Scotia
- Part of
- Acadia Allegiance Decree
British authorities ordered French residents of Nova Scotia to swear allegiance or leave within one year.
Issued on 23 June 1713, the decree required the French population of Nova Scotia to declare loyalty to Great Britain or vacate the region. This action followed the formal cession of Acadia to Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht.
Sources
- Acadia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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