The Expulsion of the Acadians was the eviction of French colonialists of the North American region historically known as Acadia between 1755 and 1764 by Great Britain. It included the modern Canadian Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, along with part of the US state of Maine. The Expulsion occurred during the French and Indian War, the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War.
Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive to claim land in Nova Scotia, Canada, taken from the Acadians.
On June 4, in the year 1760, Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive to claim land in Nova Scotia, Canada, taken from the Acadians. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of June 4, one of 404 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on June 4, 1760 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 4 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 May 2026.
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