Fort Beause’jour was constructed by the French. Again, this region was also fought over by the British and the French. They started to build it in 1751 and completed it in 1753. It was star shaped (easier to defend), had a gunpowder magazine, a well, 4 casements and an officers’ quarters. In June of 1755 the British had shot cannons at the fort and killed many of the soldiers until they surrendered. Because the British won, this marked the expulsion of the Acadians from this location.
After the British win, they were forcing the Acadians to sign oaths stating their allegiance to Britain. Many would not which this is when the expulsion began.
Grinding stones 
Disciplining horse
Their shoes back then 
Women’s wear 
Ice skates 
Casemant 
Casement 
This casement had storage and a few fireplaces. probably used to keep out of the elements 
Steep sides-hard to climb or sneak up on them 
