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Acadia Allegiance Decree

When
1713
Where
Nova Scotia
Episodes
1

Following the Treaty of Utrecht, British authorities issued a decree on 23 June 1713 requiring French residents of Nova Scotia to declare allegiance to Great Britain or leave the region within one year.

Episodes

  1. 23 June 1713 · Nova ScotiaAllegiance Decree

    British authorities ordered French residents of Nova Scotia to swear allegiance or leave within one year.

Background and detail

The Decree. On 23 June 1713, the British administration mandated that French residents of Nova Scotia choose between swearing allegiance to the British Crown or departing the region. The order provided a one-year deadline for compliance, effectively testing the loyalty of the Acadian population.

People involved

Sources

  1. Acadia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  2. Nova Scotia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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