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Major events in world history this quick prep section provides a handy reference to key facts on a variety of topics in world history. Acadians, the first french community in canada, are allies of the mikmaq and possess a distinctive culture. Between 1755 and 1763, approximately 10,000 acadians are deported after delegates refuse to take an oath of allegiance to britain. This change smashed any expectations that the second world war would be fought in the.
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