The Battle of the Northeast River Answers

•1. The purpose of the Fortress of Louisbourg was to protect the interests of New France. Ile St. Jean was supposed to be a "support" for the fortress.

•2. Prior to the expulsion, the British and Acadians had a decent relationship à Britain allowed them to live their lives and practice their religion freely (Catholicism).
 

3. Ile St. Jean was known as the Granary of New France (store house) à its purpose was to support Louisbourg, as its soil was more fertile. Ironically, Louisbourg had to support the Island, after crop failure, mouse infestation, and forest fire.

•4. Battle #1: Trois Rivieres à They won easily and Roma left the Island for Quebec.

•Battle #2: Port La Joye: undefended – burned the capital to the ground ( French retreated up the river) à Francois Dupont Duvivier viewed his retreat as strategic, and wanted to get his troops to Quebec – he supplemented his forces along the way with Mi’kmaq and French governors (who he always treated well). 

The expression “one good turn deserves another”  applies to Duvivier’s victory because he had always treated the Mi’kmaq well and in his time of need they were there to help him fight against the British.

•5. It didn’t change anything – Ile St. Jean was already theirs by default. The British lost, but they’d already won control of the Gulf. The victory merely bought Duvivier some time to get away to Quebec.