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*'''1755:''' Most French Acadians were expelled by the British. Many returned later. | *'''1755:''' Most French Acadians were expelled by the British. Many returned later. | ||
*'''1758:''' Louisbourg was captured by the British. | *'''1758:''' Louisbourg was captured by the British. | ||
*'''1763: '''Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island were annexed to Nova Scotia. | *'''1763: '''Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island were annexed to Nova Scotia. | ||
*'''1773:''' The first Scottish settlers arrived. | *'''1773:''' The first Scottish settlers arrived. | ||
*'''1783:''' American refugees of the American Revolution, who were also known as United Empire Loyalists, came to Nova Scotia. Cape Breton and New Brunswick enjoyed separate governments. | *'''1783:''' American refugees of the American Revolution, who were also known as United Empire Loyalists, came to Nova Scotia. Cape Breton and New Brunswick enjoyed separate governments. | ||